Beasts of No Nation(2015)
“Child. Captive. Killer.”
Overview
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.
Director
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Studio
Participant
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Abraham Attah
as Agu
Idris Elba
as Commandant
Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye
as Strika
Opeyemi Fagbohungbe
as Sergeant Gaz
Emmanuel Affadzi
as Dike
Richard Pepple
as Father Friday
Ama K. Abebrese
as Mother
Kobina Amissah-Sam
as Father
John Arthur
as Angry Bush Taxi Driver
Kurt Egyiawan
as 2nd I-C
Jude Akuwudike
as Supreme Commander Dada Goodblood
Ricky Adelayitor
as Village Constable
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2015
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
Akan
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Participant • Red Crown Productions • Levante Filmes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beasts of No Nation?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Beasts of No Nation (2015).
What is Beasts of No Nation about?▼
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.
Who directed Beasts of No Nation?▼
Beasts of No Nation was directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and released in 2015. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Beasts of No Nation?▼
Beasts of No Nation has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
Who stars in Beasts of No Nation?▼
The cast of Beasts of No Nation includes Abraham Attah as Agu, Idris Elba as Commandant, Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye as Strika, Opeyemi Fagbohungbe as Sergeant Gaz, Emmanuel Affadzi as Dike and more.
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