Movie: Beethoven Lives Upstairs

Top 6 Billed Cast

Neil Munro
Neil Munro

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Illya Woloshyn
Illya Woloshyn

Christoph

Fiona Reid
Fiona Reid

Mother

Paul Soles
Paul Soles

Mr. Schindler

Albert Schultz
Albert Schultz

Uncle Kurt

Sheila McCarthy
Sheila McCarthy

Sophie

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    When his mother rents their vacant room to a peculiar composer, Christoph can't believe his bad luck. But as the abrasive boarder, Ludwig Van Beethoven, begins creating his masterful 9th Symphony, Christoph is won over by the majesty of his music. This lighthearted family drama was awarded the 1993 Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program.

  • Release Date

    1992-09-30

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    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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    English
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