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      The Beaver

      PG-13 Released May 6, 2011 1 hr. 31 min. Drama List
      63% 188 Reviews Tomatometer 55% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score Walter Black (Mel Gibson), the head of a failing toy company, is deeply depressed. His marriage to Meredith (Jodie Foster) is broken and his oldest son, Porter (Anton Yelchin), hates him. When Meredith finally throws him out of the house, Walter begins his final tailspin. Drunk and alone, Walter is about to commit suicide -- but is saved by the voice of the beaver puppet he found in a dumpster. Wearing the puppet on his hand, Walter speaks only through it and tries to get his life on track. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jul 25 Buy Now

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      Jodie Foster's visual instincts and Mel Gibson's all-in performance sell this earnest, straightforward movie.

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      StephenPaul C The greatest 01 hour: and 31 minutes with Mel Gibson and his beaver puppet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/27/23 Full Review Audience Member This is not a mindless film. It is kind of deep and a little dark, but entertaining at the same time. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Mel Gibson is so ****ing funny, original, and sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Mel: "Nice beaver." Jodie: "Thank you, I just had it stuffed." Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review nate c A very interesting movie, if you want something different then check this one out, Mel Gibson is phenomenal, it has a very interesting perspective on mental health and depression, keep and open mind! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This was a very interesting and sad tale of a family come undone by mental illness, definitely a unique perspective. I think the acting is just okay along with Jodie Foster's direction, it just did not connect with me. I may have to watch The Beaver again someday, I can say I could have done without seeing it. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/05/20 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Anna Smith metro.co.uk This might have been better as an intimate drama about mental illness and it doesn't have time to explore all of its themes. Rated: 2/5 Aug 24, 2018 Full Review Leah Rozen TheWrap It's a bummer of a movie -- dark and at cross-purposes with both itself and any image do-over [Gibson] might be seeking. Oct 7, 2011 Full Review Ed Gibbs Sydney Morning Herald This is a wholly wasted opportunity for Gibson -- and a disappointing misfire from Foster. Rated: 3/10 Aug 1, 2011 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Are you willing to watch a good actor at work, or is the mugshot and scandals all you see and hear? Where you come from with your perspective on that essential question will (unfortunately) factor into how well you like or dislike The Beaver. Rated: 3/5 Feb 16, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Foster does her audience an injustice by adopting a humorless tone and refusing to have more fun with the obvious elephant in the room. Rated: 2/4 Mar 9, 2023 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies I only wish that Gibson and Yelchin had more screen time. Rated: 4/5 Aug 19, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Walter Black (Mel Gibson), the head of a failing toy company, is deeply depressed. His marriage to Meredith (Jodie Foster) is broken and his oldest son, Porter (Anton Yelchin), hates him. When Meredith finally throws him out of the house, Walter begins his final tailspin. Drunk and alone, Walter is about to commit suicide -- but is saved by the voice of the beaver puppet he found in a dumpster. Wearing the puppet on his hand, Walter speaks only through it and tries to get his life on track.
      Director
      Jodie Foster
      Executive Producer
      Jeff Skoll, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouel, Paul Green, Jonathan King
      Screenwriter
      Kyle Killen
      Distributor
      Summit Entertainment
      Production Co
      Anonymous Content
      Rating
      PG-13 (Language|A Drug Reference|Mature Thematic Material|Sexuality|Some Disturbing Content)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      May 6, 2011, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Sep 3, 2013
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $958.3K
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Digital, DTS
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