The Beaver
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.
Where to stream The Beaver
Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Beaver
Where can I watch The Beaver in the United States?
The Beaver is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Beaver on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Beaver is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside History Vault, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome.
Can I watch The Beaver for free?
The Beaver streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Philo. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Beaver?
The Beaver scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Beaver?
The Beaver stars Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin, Riley Thomas Stewart, and Jennifer Lawrence. Jodie Foster is the director.
How long is The Beaver?
The Beaver runs 1h 31m (91 minutes).
When did The Beaver come out?
The Beaver was released on May 5, 2011.
Which studio made The Beaver?
The Beaver was produced by Anonymous Content, Summit Entertainment, and Participant in the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
What was the budget for The Beaver?
The Beaver was made on a budget of $21,000,000.
How much did The Beaver make at the box office?
The Beaver grossed $970,816 worldwide, against a budget of $21,000,000.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.