Added to Plex on Thursday, Apr 25, 2024 The Beaver is a psychological drama where a depressed executive, Walter Black, uses a beaver hand-puppet for communication after hitting rock-bottom. His odd coping mechanism alienates his family but eventually leads to a heartfelt, albeit tumultuous, reconciliation.
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Length: 1h 31m
Genre: Drama, Psychological
This Title is: Intense and Thought-Provoking
Cast
Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin, Jennifer Lawrence, Riley Thomas Stewart
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: PG-13 – Contains themes of mental illness and brief violence
Trivia
- The screenplay topped The Black List in 2008.
- Initially planned for wide release, it switched to limited art-house run after poor box office results.
- It premiered at the South by Southwest film festival in 2011.
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The Beaver, directed by Jodie Foster, explores deep themes of mental health through a unique narrative device. Mel Gibson delivers a potent performance, capturing the depth of Walter’s turmoil. Although the film’s premise might seem far-fetched, it effectively portrays the struggle for personal redemption and familial restoration.
