The Beaver (2011) movie poster

The Beaver (2011)

"He's here to save Walter's life."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 50%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 61% (RT: 62%, MC: 60) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Runtime
1h 31m
Country
United Arab Emirates, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (918 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
62%
Metacritic
60
Cast
Mel Gibson as Walter Black
Jodie Foster as Meredith Black
Anton Yelchin as Porter Black
Zachary Booth as Jared
Riley Thomas Stewart as Henry Black
Kelly Coffield Park as Norah's Mom
Cherry Jones as Vice President
It's divisive. Only 50% of audiences liked it based on 918 votes. Critics gave it 61%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of The Beaver, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for The Beaver was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

The Beaver is a 2011 drama film directed by Jodie Foster. 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.

The film has been rated by 918 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The Beaver delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Beaver (2011) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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