What genre is Beasts of No Nation?

Beasts of No Nation is categorised as Drama, War.

Who stars in Beasts of No Nation?

Nana Mensah, Idris Elba, Jude Akuwudike, Abraham Attah, Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye appear in the main cast.

Who directed Beasts of No Nation?

Cary Joji Fukunaga directed Beasts of No Nation.

How long is Beasts of No Nation?

Beasts of No Nation runs for 2h 17m (137 minutes).

Is Beasts of No Nation worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Beasts of No Nation?

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Beasts of No Nation (2015)

Name: Beasts of No Nation
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 2015
Duration: 137 min
Cast: Nana Mensah, Idris Elba, Jude Akuwudike, Abraham Attah, Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye

Movie 2h 17m ★ 7.6/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something

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Beasts of No Nation is a drama and war movie from 2015. It is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. The cast includes Nana Mensah, Idris Elba and Jude Akuwudike. The running time is 2h 17m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.

70Tonight Score Very well rated.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about Beasts of No Nation

What genre is Beasts of No Nation?: Beasts of No Nation is categorised as Drama, War.
Who stars in Beasts of No Nation?: Nana Mensah, Idris Elba, Jude Akuwudike, Abraham Attah, Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye appear in the main cast.
Who directed Beasts of No Nation?: Cary Joji Fukunaga directed Beasts of No Nation.
How long is Beasts of No Nation?: Beasts of No Nation runs for 2h 17m (137 minutes).
Is Beasts of No Nation worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Beasts of No Nation?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.