Beasts of No Nation (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2015, Beasts of No Nation is a drama and war film directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, running about 137 minutes. “Child. Captive. Killer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the experiences of Agu, a child fighting in the civil war of an unnamed, fictional 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’s in it. Beasts of No Nation stars Abraham Attah as Agu, Idris Elba as Commandant, Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye as Strika and Opeyemi Fagbohungbe as Sergeant Gaz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Beasts of No Nation has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beasts of No Nation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beasts of No Nation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beasts of No Nation (2015)?
- In US, Beasts of No Nation is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beasts of No Nation worth watching?
- Beasts of No Nation holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beasts of No Nation?
- Beasts of No Nation stars Abraham Attah, Idris Elba, Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye, Opeyemi Fagbohungbe and Emmanuel Affadzi.
- When was Beasts of No Nation released?
- Beasts of No Nation was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.