The Beaver Trilogy (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2000, The Beaver Trilogy is a music and documentary film directed by Trent Harris, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Our story begins in 1979, with a chance meeting in a Salt Lake City parking lot where filmmaker Trent Harris is approached by an earnest small-town dreamer from Beaver, Utah. Harris jumps at the chance when the young man invites him to come to the small town to film a talent show. At the show, the man dons a blond wig and performs in drag as Olivia Newton John. Harris captures it all on tape: A portrait of a true outsider. Harris shot a dramatic piece, "Beaver Kid 2" based on the documentary; This interpretation of the story, made in 1981 on a home video camera with a budget of $100, features a young Sean Penn as "the Beaver Kid". Still possessed, Harris then rewrote the script, cast up-and-comer Crispin Glover in the lead, and created the final segment, "The Orkly Kid", with funding from the American Film Institute. The trilogy unveils the inner world of a fantastic character in three incarnations.
Who’s in it. The Beaver Trilogy stars Sean Penn as "Groovin' Larry" Huff, Crispin Glover as Larry Huff, Richard LeVon Griffiths as Groovin' Gary and Elizabeth Daily as Carrissa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Beaver Trilogy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beaver Trilogy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beaver Trilogy tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beaver Trilogy (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beaver Trilogy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beaver Trilogy worth watching?
- The Beaver Trilogy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beaver Trilogy?
- The Beaver Trilogy stars Sean Penn, Crispin Glover, Richard LeVon Griffiths, Elizabeth Daily and Stefan Arngrim.