Beasts of No Nation
2015, English. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga.
Child. Captive. Killer.
Based on the experiences of Agu, a child fighting in the civil war of a West African country. Follows Agu's journey as he's forced to join a group of soldiers. While he fears his commander and many of the men around him, his fledgling childhood has been brutally shattered by the war raging through his country, and he is at first torn between conflicting revulsion and fascination.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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Where to watch Beasts of No Nation
Beasts of No Nation is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Cary Joji FukunagaDirector
- Abraham AttahAgu
- Idris ElbaCommandant
- Emmanuel Nii Adom QuayeStrika
- Opeyemi FagbohungbeSergeant Gaz
- Emmanuel AffadziDike
- Richard PeppleFather Friday
- Ama K. AbebreseMother
- Kobina Amissah-SamFather
- John ArthurAngry Bush Taxi Driver
- Kurt Egyiawan2nd I-C
- Jude AkuwudikeSupreme Commander Dada Goodblood
- Ricky AdelayitorVillage Constable
Details
- Released
- 11 September 2015
- Country
- Brazil, United States of America
- Written by
- Cary Joji Fukunaga
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $9.1M
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What Beasts of No Nation is based on
Beasts of No Nation is based on Beasts of No Nation, a 2005 novel by Uzodinma Iweala, published by Harper Perennial.
Novel · 2005
Beasts of No Nation
By Uzodinma Iweala
Published by Harper Perennial
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Beasts of No Nation: quick answers
Is Beasts of No Nation worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 1,953 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Beasts of No Nation?
Beasts of No Nation runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does Beasts of No Nation have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Beasts of No Nation. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Beasts of No Nation parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Beasts of No Nation is rated U/A 16+ in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Beasts of No Nation on?
Beasts of No Nation is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Beasts of No Nation?
If you liked Beasts of No Nation, try Johnny Mad Dog, The Siege of Jadotville, Bat★21.
Who directed Beasts of No Nation?
Beasts of No Nation (2015) was directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and stars Abraham Attah, Idris Elba, Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye.
What is Beasts of No Nation based on?
Beasts of No Nation is based on Beasts of No Nation, a 2005 novel by Uzodinma Iweala, published by Harper Perennial.