The Beaver
2011, English. Directed by Jodie Foster.
He's here to save Walter's life.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 965 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Beaver
The Beaver isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Jodie FosterDirector
- Mel GibsonWalter Black
- Jodie FosterMeredith Black
- Anton YelchinPorter Black
- Riley Thomas StewartHenry Black
- Jennifer LawrenceNorah
- Kelly Coffield ParkNorah's Mom
- Zachary BoothJared
- Cherry JonesVice President
- Jeff CorbettVolunteer Dad
- Baylen ThomasSkeptical Man
- Sam Breslin WrightMan
- Michael RiveraHector
Details
- Released
- 5 May 2011
- Country
- United Arab Emirates, United States of America
- Written by
- Kyle Killen
- Budget
- $21M
- Box office
- $971K
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The Beaver: quick answers
Is The Beaver worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 965 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Beaver?
The Beaver runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Beaver have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Beaver. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Beaver parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Beaver is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Beaver on?
The Beaver isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Beaver?
If you liked The Beaver, try Paper Spiders, Helen, Canvas.
Who directed The Beaver?
The Beaver (2011) was directed by Jodie Foster and stars Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin.