What is Beasts of No Nation?
Beasts of No Nation is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Drama, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 137 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 11, 2015
- Studios
- Participant, Red Crown Productions, Levante Filmes
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Updated
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Overview
Beasts of No Nation is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Participant, Red Crown Productions, Levante Filmes. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A young West African boy is forced into a unit of mercenary fighters during a civil war.”
- powerful performances by a talented cast
- compelling adaptation of a notable novel
- heavy and disturbing subject matter
- depicts brutal wartime violence
Watch it if you want to see a powerful drama about a child's experience in a West African civil war.
This film carries an R rating and features intense depictions of war and violence.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film about?
It follows a young West African boy named Agu who is forced to join a group of soldiers during a civil war.
When was the film released?
It was released on October 16, 2015.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Idris Elba and Abraham Attah, among others.
Where was the film shot?
The movie was shot in Ghana.
What is the source material for the film?
It is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Uzodinma Iweala.
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