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Series Freshness: Jan 30, 2026

The Beaver Trilogy Collection

Trent Harris' multi-part avant-garde art piece.

5Movies
★ 7.4 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The The Beaver Trilogy Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 36 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 5 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 5.9/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.9. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," The Beaver Trilogy Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Beaver Trilogy Part IV standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the The Beaver Trilogy Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the The Beaver Trilogy Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
The Beaver Kid

The Beaver Kid

1979★ 5.3AVERAGE

A short documentary about the exploits of "Groovin' Gary", a performer that filmmaker Harris happened upon while filming for a Salt Lake City, Utah news station...

2
The Beaver Kid 2

The Beaver Kid 2

1981★ 4.3FLOP

The Beaver Kid 2 features Sean Penn as "Groovin' Larry" Huff in a dramatic interpretation of the original documentary. It incorporated some scenes from the orig...

3
The Orkly Kid

The Orkly Kid

1985★ 5.7ABOVE AVERAGE

Larry (Crispin Glover) organizes a talent show in an attempt to get on TV but the small town of Orkly, Idaho, isn't ready for his Olivia Newton-John impersonati...

4
Beaver Trilogy

Beaver Trilogy

2000★ 6.8HIT

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...

5
Beaver Trilogy Part IV

Beaver Trilogy Part IV

2015★ 7.4HIT

A chance meeting in a parking lot in 1979 between filmmaker Trent Harris and a young man from Beaver, Utah inspired the creation of an underground film that is ...

Common Questions about The Beaver Trilogy Collection

How many movies are in the The Beaver Trilogy Collection?

There are currently 5 movies in the The Beaver Trilogy Collection, starting from The Beaver Kid to the latest release, Beaver Trilogy Part IV.

What is the best order to watch the The Beaver Trilogy Collection?

The best way to watch the The Beaver Trilogy Collection is usually in release order: starting with The Beaver Kid and ending with Beaver Trilogy Part IV. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Beaver Trilogy Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Beaver Trilogy Part IV in this franchise.