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The Beaver

6.420111h 31mPG-13MovieDrama

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.

DirectorJodie Foster
WriterKyle Killen
ProducersKeith Redmon·Steve Golin

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Cast · Directed by Jodie Foster

Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson
Walter Black
Jodie Foster
Jodie Foster
Meredith Black
Anton Yelchin
Anton Yelchin
Porter Black
Riley Thomas Stewart
Riley Thomas Stewart
Henry Black
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence
Norah
Kelly Coffield Park
Kelly Coffield Park
Norah's Mom
Zachary Booth
Zachary Booth
Jared
Cherry Jones
Cherry Jones
Vice President
Jeff Corbett
Jeff Corbett
Volunteer Dad
Baylen Thomas
Baylen Thomas
Skeptical Man
Sam Breslin Wright
Sam Breslin Wright
Man
Michael Rivera
Michael Rivera
Hector

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The Beaver — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Beaver?

The Beaver is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and History Vault in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Beaver on Netflix?

No, The Beaver is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is The Beaver on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Beaver is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch The Beaver for free?

The Beaver is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.