---
title: "The Beaver"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-beaver-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 50780
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Beaver (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-beaver-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Beaver is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Anonymous Content, Summit Entertainment, Participant. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A depressed CEO uses a beaver hand puppet to connect with his family."

### Why Watch
- explores mental health struggles
- features a unique premise about communication

### Caveats & Content Note
- deals with heavy and depressing themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains heavy themes regarding severe depression and family turmoil.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, emotional, serious, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-beaver-2011#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jodie Foster
- **Networks / Studios**: Anonymous Content, Summit Entertainment, Participant

## Key Cast Continuity

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

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the movie about?
A toy company CEO suffering from severe depression uses a beaver hand puppet to open up to his family.

### Q: Who is Walter Black?
Walter Black is a toy company CEO who suffers from a severe case of depression.

### Q: What does Porter want?
Porter pushes for his parents to get a divorce while his father seemingly goes insane.

### Q: What genre is the film?
The film is a drama released in 2011.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime of the film is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Beaver — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/50780)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*