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The Beaver

2011·Movie
1h 31min·PG-13

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

He's here to save Walter's life.

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.
Dark Comedy-DramaMental Health StruggleFamily DysfunctionCharacter-DrivenMelancholy ToneSurreal ElementsPsychological ExplorationOscar-Nominated Performance

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Beaver

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Where can I stream The Beaver legally?

The Beaver is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, History Vault, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Beaver worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Beaver rated?

PG-13Strong languageDrug useSuicide themes

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, drug use, and suicide themes.

How long is The Beaver?

1 h 31 min

The Beaver runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Beaver?

Critics61
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see The Beaver much the same way.

Was The Beaver a box office hit?

Budget$21 million
Box office$970,816

No. It cost about $21 million to make and earned $970,816 worldwide, 5% of its budget.

What language is The Beaver in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Arab Emirates, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Beaver?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Beaver in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Beaver use?

An Arm and a LegBroken PedestalBungled SuicideCreepy DollDriven to SuicideThe EeyoreEvil HandShower of LoveSplit Personality"Well Done, Dad!" Guy

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Beaver, including An Arm and a Leg, Broken Pedestal, Bungled Suicide.