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Beasts of No Nation

7.620152h 17mRMovieDramaWar

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…

DirectorCary Joji Fukunaga
WriterCary Joji Fukunaga
ProducersNnamdi Asomugha·Daniela Taplin Lundberg

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Cast · Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga

AAAbraham Attah
Abraham Attah
Agu
IEIdris Elba
Idris Elba
Commandant
EQ
Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye
Strika
OF
Opeyemi Fagbohungbe
Sergeant Gaz
EAEmmanuel Affadzi
Emmanuel Affadzi
Dike
RPRichard Pepple
Richard Pepple
Father Friday
AAAma K. Abebrese
Ama K. Abebrese
Mother
KAKobina Amissah-Sam
Kobina Amissah-Sam
Father
JAJohn Arthur
John Arthur
Angry Bush Taxi Driver
KEKurt Egyiawan
Kurt Egyiawan
2nd I-C
JAJude Akuwudike
Jude Akuwudike
Supreme Commander Dada Goodblood
RA
Ricky Adelayitor
Village Constable

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Beasts of No Nation — streaming FAQ

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Beasts of No Nation is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

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Yes — Beasts of No Nation is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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