The Beaver (2011)

He's here to save Walter's life.

The Beaver (2011) poster

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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marcelo Zarvos
Cinematography: Hagen Bogdanski
Editing: Lynzee Klingman
Production: Anonymous Content, Summit Entertainment, Participant, Image Nation Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $21M
Box Office: $970,816
Original Language: en

Themes

Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle

Keywords

depression, puppet, woman director

Trailer

The Beaver Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in The Beaver?
The Beaver stars Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Jennifer Lawrence, Anton Yelchin, Zachary Booth, Riley Thomas Stewart.
How long is The Beaver?
The Beaver has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Beaver?
The Beaver is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Beaver?
The Beaver had a budget of $21M.
How much did The Beaver gross?
The Beaver grossed $970,816 worldwide.
Where was The Beaver produced?
The Beaver was produced in United Arab Emirates, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Beaver?
The themes of The Beaver include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.