Beasts of No Nation (2015)
Kernel Score: 88% · 1,843 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, War
Released: 2015-09-11
Runtime: 137 minutes
Where to watch Beasts of No Nation
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
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.
Beasts of No Nation parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that Beasts of No Nation depicts a child forced into brutal civil-war combat in West Africa, including graphic violence and drug use.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Brutal war violence including machete killings and child soldiers committing atrocities.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Depicts drug use forced on child soldiers.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
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
Beasts of No Nation FAQ
Is Beasts of No Nation good?
Beasts of No Nation has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,843 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Beasts of No Nation?
In the US you can stream Beasts of No Nation on Netflix.
Is Beasts of No Nation OK for kids?
Beasts of No Nation is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that Beasts of No Nation depicts a child forced into brutal civil-war combat in West Africa, including graphic violence and drug use.
What movies are like Beasts of No Nation?
If you liked Beasts of No Nation, try Innocent Voices, Apocalypse Now, The Siege of Jadotville and The Killing Fields.