What genre is Copying Beethoven?

Copying Beethoven is categorised as Drama.

Who stars in Copying Beethoven?

Ed Harris, Matthew Goode, Phyllida Law, Bill Stewart, Diane Kruger appear in the main cast.

Who directed Copying Beethoven?

Agnieszka Holland directed Copying Beethoven.

How long is Copying Beethoven?

Copying Beethoven runs for 1h 44m (104 minutes).

Is Copying Beethoven worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

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Copying Beethoven (2006)

Name: Copying Beethoven
Genre: Drama
Released: 2006
Duration: 104 min
Cast: Ed Harris, Matthew Goode, Phyllida Law, Bill Stewart, Diane Kruger

Movie 1h 44m ★ 6.4/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something

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Released in 2006, Copying Beethoven is a drama movie. It is directed by Agnieszka Holland. The cast includes Ed Harris, Matthew Goode and Phyllida Law. The running time is 1h 44m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.4 out of 10.

Synopsis

A fictionalised exploration of Beethoven's life in his final days working on his Ninth Symphony. It is 1824. Beethoven is racing to finish his new symphony. However, it has been years since his last success and he is plagued by deafness, loneliness and personal trauma. A copyist is urgently needed to help the composer. A fictional character is introduced in the form of a young conservatory student and aspiring composer named Anna Holtz. The mercurial Beethoven is skeptical that a woman might become involved in his masterpiece but slowly comes to trust in Anna's assistance and in the end becomes quite fond of her. By the time the piece is performed, her presence in his life is an absolute necessity. Her deep understanding of his work is such that she even corrects mistakes he has made, while her passionate personality opens a door into his private world.

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Questions about Copying Beethoven

What genre is Copying Beethoven?: Copying Beethoven is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Copying Beethoven?: Ed Harris, Matthew Goode, Phyllida Law, Bill Stewart, Diane Kruger appear in the main cast.
Who directed Copying Beethoven?: Agnieszka Holland directed Copying Beethoven.
How long is Copying Beethoven?: Copying Beethoven runs for 1h 44m (104 minutes).
Is Copying Beethoven worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Copying Beethoven?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.