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The Beaver

6.420111h 31m12MovieDrama

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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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoIcon Film Amazon ChannelIcon Film Amazon ChannelAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsRakuten TVRakuten TVPlexPlexPluto TVPluto TV
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jodie Foster

MGMel Gibson
Mel Gibson
Walter Black
JFJodie Foster
Jodie Foster
Meredith Black
AYAnton Yelchin
Anton Yelchin
Porter Black
RSRiley Thomas Stewart
Riley Thomas Stewart
Henry Black
JLJennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence
Norah
KPKelly Coffield Park
Kelly Coffield Park
Norah's Mom
ZBZachary Booth
Zachary Booth
Jared
CJCherry Jones
Cherry Jones
Vice President
JCJeff Corbett
Jeff Corbett
Volunteer Dad
BTBaylen Thomas
Baylen Thomas
Skeptical Man
SWSam Breslin Wright
Sam Breslin Wright
Man
MR
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, Icon Film and Rakuten TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Beaver on Netflix?

No, The Beaver is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Icon Film.

Is The Beaver on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Beaver for free?

The Beaver is available to stream free (with ads) on Rakuten TV and Plex in United Kingdom.