Still from The Beaver — The Beaver (2011) — Jodie FosterPhotographed by Hagen Bogdanski

Jodie Foster

The Beaver

Name: The Beaver
Genre: Drama
Released: 2011
Duration: 91 min

English / 2011 / 1h 31m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama

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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.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJodie Foster

WriterKyle Killen

CinematographerHagen Bogdanski

ComposerMarcelo Zarvos

EditorLynzee Klingman

Cast

Mel Gibsonas Walter Black

Jodie Fosteras Meredith Black

Anton Yelchinas Porter Black

Riley Thomas Stewartas Henry Black

Jennifer Lawrenceas Norah

Kelly Coffield Parkas Norah's Mom

Zachary Boothas Jared

Cherry Jonesas Vice President

Jeff Corbettas Volunteer Dad

Baylen Thomasas Skeptical Man

Sam Breslin Wrightas Man

Michael Riveraas Hector

Kris Arnoldas Waiter

Elizabeth Kaledinas Reporter

Matt Laueras Matt Lauer

Jon Stewartas Jon Stewart

Terry Grossas Terry Gross

Folake Olowofoyekuas Nurse

Lorna Guity Pruceas Nurse

Bill Massofas Prosthetic Technician