The Beaver(2011)
“He's here to save Walter's life.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jodie Foster
Studio
Anonymous Content
Budget
$21M
Revenue
$971K
Cast
Mel Gibson
as Walter Black
Jodie Foster
as Meredith Black
Anton Yelchin
as Porter Black
Riley Thomas Stewart
as Henry Black
Jennifer Lawrence
as Norah
Kelly Coffield Park
as Norah's Mom
Zachary Booth
as Jared
Cherry Jones
as Vice President
Jeff Corbett
as Volunteer Dad
Baylen Thomas
as Skeptical Man
Sam Breslin Wright
as Man
Michael Rivera
as Hector
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$21M
Box Office
$971K
Production Companies
Anonymous Content • Summit Entertainment • Participant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beaver?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Beaver (2011).
What is The Beaver about?▼
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.
Who directed The Beaver?▼
The Beaver was directed by Jodie Foster and released in 2011. It is a drama film.
How long is The Beaver?▼
The Beaver has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Beaver?▼
The cast of The Beaver includes Mel Gibson as Walter Black, Jodie Foster as Meredith Black, Anton Yelchin as Porter Black, Riley Thomas Stewart as Henry Black, Jennifer Lawrence as Norah and more.
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