Beasts of No Nation (2015): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Beasts of No Nation is a 2015 war drama directed by Cary Fukunaga. It is based on Beasts of No Nation by Uzodinma Iweala. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes and earned $90,777 worldwide. It won 3 awards from 10 nominations, including Best Male Lead at the Spirit Awards 2016. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- Cary Fukunaga
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Netflix
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beasts of No Nation About?
The premise of Beasts of No Nation without spoilers, adapted from Beasts of No Nation by Uzodinma Iweala. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst a brutal African civil war, a young boy is orphaned and drawn into a conflict zone. He encounters a ruthless commander who recruits him into a group of child soldiers. As the boy is indoctrinated into a world of violence, a complex and dangerous relationship develops between him and the hardened warlord, forcing him to confront difficult moral questions and the harsh realities of war.
Beasts of No Nation Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- child soldier
- civil war
- boy soldier
- urinating on someone
- guerrilla warfare
- rape
- boy with a gun
- military convoy
- refugee
- shooting
- africa
- blood
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- violence
- bare chested male
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- centipede
- millipede
- insect
- ant
- crab
- written by director
- outdoor shower
- initiation rite
- son sees father killed
- brother sees brother killed
- separated from mother
- guerrilla
- brothel
- bloody face
- machete
- crying woman
- crying boy
- church
- drug use
- shot in the back
- fleeing
- teacher
- classroom
- class
- refugee camp
- shot in the head
- dead body
- stealing from a dead body
- lying in wait
- hiding
- man boy relationship
- automatic rifle
- brother brother relationship
- mother son relationship
The Director of Beasts of No Nation
Directed by Cary Fukunaga.
- Director Cary Fukunaga
Beasts of No Nation Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Beasts of No Nation 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 92%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 76% User score
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Letterboxd 3.9 /5
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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Beasts of No Nation Plot Summary
What happens in Beasts of No Nation from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Agu is an innocent pre-teen boy who delights in playing barefoot with his friends in a quaint African village. Living in a loving Christian household, his family consists of his father, mother, a teenage brother, a senile grandfather, and an infant sister. Despite the ominous talk of war and distant sounds of gunfire, the family’s spirits remain high, filled with laughter and joy. However, as the civil war approaches, the villagers decide to evacuate the women and children to the capital for safety. Unfortunately, during the chaos, Agu finds himself left behind as the vehicles depart, leaving him alone.
Full summary
The whole story of Beasts of No Nation, scene by scene
Beasts of No Nation Box Office
Beasts of No Nation grossed $90,777 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$90.8K
- US & Canada
- $90.8K
Beasts of No Nation Awards & Nominations
Beasts of No Nation won 3 awards from 10 nominations, including Best Male Lead at the Spirit Awards 2016. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2016, with 2 wins from 5 nominations.
3 wins10 nominations5 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2016 2 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best Male Lead
- Won Best Supporting Male – Idris Elba
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Director
- Nominated Best Feature
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2016 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Idris Elba
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
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Critics' Choice 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Young Actor/Actress
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BAFTA 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Idris Elba
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Golden Globes 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy – Idris Elba
Beasts of No Nation Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Teaser Trailer
How Well Do You Know Beasts of No Nation?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character of 'Beasts of No Nation'?
Cars in Beasts of No Nation
26 cars on screen, including the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse W460 and the 1985 Chevrolet Série 20.
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2001 Land-Rover Freelander Series I Minor role
Beasts of No Nation Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “חיות ללא מדינה” and “국적 없는 짐승들”.
- Also known as
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- חיות ללא מדינה
- 국적 없는 짐승들
- Безродные звери
- Bestie bez vlasti
- وحوش بلا وطن
- Θηρία Χωρίς Πατρίδα
- 비스트 오브 노 네이션
- חיות ללא לאום
- Безрідні звірі
- 无境之兽
- Hontalan fenevadak
- Bestias sin Patria
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- Zvijeri nijednog naroda
- ビースト・オブ・ノー・ネーション
- 無境之獸
- Nežinomos šalies žvėrys
- เดรัจฉานไร้สัญชาติ
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Beasts of No Nation FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Beasts of No Nation, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beasts of No Nation?
Beasts of No Nation runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was Beasts of No Nation released?
Beasts of No Nation was released on October 16, 2015.
Who directed Beasts of No Nation?
Beasts of No Nation was directed by Cary Fukunaga.
More films by Cary Fukunaga How much did Beasts of No Nation make at the box office?
Beasts of No Nation grossed $90,777 worldwide.
How is Beasts of No Nation rated?
Beasts of No Nation has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Is Beasts of No Nation based on a book?
Yes. Beasts of No Nation is adapted from Beasts of No Nation by Uzodinma Iweala.
What awards did Beasts of No Nation win?
Beasts of No Nation won 3 awards from 10 nominations, including Best Male Lead at the Spirit Awards 2016.
Does Beasts of No Nation have a post-credit scene?
No. Beasts of No Nation has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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