Beasts of No Nation
“Child. Captive. Killer.”
Synopsis
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.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-04
Top Cast
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Abraham Attah
Agu
Idris Elba
Commandant
Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye
Strika
Opeyemi Fagbohungbe
Sergeant Gaz
Emmanuel Affadzi
Dike
Richard Pepple
Father Friday
Ama K. Abebrese
Mother
Kobina Amissah-Sam
Father
John Arthur
Angry Bush Taxi Driver
Kurt Egyiawan
2nd I-C
Jude Akuwudike
Supreme Commander Dada Goodblood
Ricky Adelayitor
Village Constable
Ernest Abbeyquaye
Paramount Chief
Nana Mensah
Young Girl
Andrew Adote
Ecomod 2nd Lieutenant
Francis Weddey
Big Brother
Fred Nii Amugi
Pastor
Grace Nortey
Old Witch Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysBFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 16, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 16, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.51x
+$3.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cary Joji Fukunaga
- Screenplay & Story
- Cary Joji Fukunaga
- Original Score
- Dan Romer
- Original Title
- Beasts of No Nation
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Akan, English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.1M
- Production Studios
- Participant, Red Crown Productions, Levante Filmes, Mutressa Movies, Primary Productions, Parliament of Owls
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Cary Joji Fukunaga, Uzodinma Iweala
Dan Romer
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Mikkel E.G. Nielsen, Pete Beaudreau
Bill Benenson, Riva Marker, Nnamdi Asomugha, Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Idris Elba
Department Leadership Roster
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Screenplay
Mikkel E.G. Nielsen
Editor
Inbal Weinberg
Production Design
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Director
Riva Marker
Producer
Jenny Eagan
Costume Design
Daniela Taplin Lundberg
Producer
Pete Beaudreau
Editor
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Director of Photography
Idris Elba
Producer
Daniel Crown
Producer
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Producer
Dan Romer
Original Music Composer
Amy Kaufman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beasts of No Nation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Beasts of No Nation?
The principal cast of Beasts of No Nation includes Abraham Attah, Idris Elba, Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye, Opeyemi Fagbohungbe, Emmanuel Affadzi.
When was Beasts of No Nation released and how long is it?
Beasts of No Nation was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of Beasts of No Nation?
Beasts of No Nation had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $9.1M at the worldwide box office (1.51 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Beasts of No Nation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beasts of No Nation was composed by Dan Romer.
Is Beasts of No Nation based on a book or true story?
Beasts of No Nation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Uzodinma Iweala".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beasts of No Nation?
Beasts of No Nation holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: U/A 16+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).