The Beaver

About

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.

Credits

Directed by

• Jodie Foster

Written by

• Kyle Killen

Produced by

• Keith Redmon
• Steve Golin
• Ann Ruark

Music by

• Marcelo Zarvos

Cinematography

• Hagen Bogdanski

Edited by

• Lynzee Klingman

Cast

• Mel Gibsonas Walter Black
• Jodie Fosteras Meredith Black
• Anton Yelchinas Porter Black
• Riley Thomas Stewartas Henry Black
• Jennifer Lawrenceas Norah
• Kelly Coffield Parkas Norah's Mom
• Zachary Boothas Jared
• Cherry Jonesas Vice President
• Jeff Corbettas Volunteer Dad
• Baylen Thomasas Skeptical Man
• Sam Breslin Wrightas Man
• Michael Riveraas Hector
• Kris Arnoldas Waiter
• Elizabeth Kaledinas Reporter
• Matt Laueras Matt Lauer
• Jon Stewartas Jon Stewart
• Terry Grossas Terry Gross
• Folake Olowofoyekuas Nurse
• Lorna Guity Pruceas Nurse
• Bill Massofas Prosthetic Technician

Genres