The Beaver(2011)
He's here to save Walter's life.
Synopsis
Suffering from a severe case of depression, toy company CEO Walter Black begins using a beaver hand puppet to help him open up to his family. With his father seemingly going insane, adolescent son Porter pushes for his parents to get a divorce.
Directed by Jodie Foster
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Cast
Mel Gibson
Walter Black
Jodie Foster
Meredith Black
Anton Yelchin
Porter Black
Riley Thomas Stewart
Henry Black
Jennifer Lawrence
Norah
Kelly Coffield Park
Norah's Mom
Zachary Booth
Jared
Cherry Jones
Vice President
Jeff Corbett
Volunteer Dad
Baylen Thomas
Skeptical Man
Sam Breslin Wright
Man
Michael Rivera
Hector
Kris Arnold
Waiter
Elizabeth Kaledin
Reporter
Matt Lauer
Matt Lauer
Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart
Terry Gross
Terry Gross
Folake Olowofoyeku
Nurse
The Beaver — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Beaver?+
The Beaver is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Philo, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Beaver come out?+
The Beaver was released in 2011.
How long is The Beaver?+
The Beaver runs for 91 minutes (1 hour and 31 minutes).
Who directed The Beaver?+
The Beaver was directed by Jodie Foster.
Who stars in The Beaver?+
The Beaver stars Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin, Riley Thomas Stewart and Jennifer Lawrence.
Is The Beaver worth watching?+
The Beaver holds a 6.4/10 rating from 961 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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