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Beasts of No Nation (2015)

 |  Drama, War  |  16 October 2015 (USA)
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A drama based on the experiences of Agu, a child soldier fighting in the civil war of an unnamed African country.

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Agu
Emmanuel Affadzi ...
Dike
Ricky Adelayitor ...
Village Constable
Andrew Adote ...
Ecomod 2nd Lieutenant
Vera Nyarkoah Antwi ...
Little Sister
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Kobina Amissah-Sam ...
Father
Francis Weddey ...
Big Brother
Fred Nii Amugi ...
Pastor
John Arthur ...
Angry Bush Taxi Driver
Grace Nortey ...
Old Witch Woman
Emmary Brown ...
Grandfather
Nataliah Andoh ...
BBC Host
Matthew Mpoke Bigg ...
BBC Correspondent
Nana Mensah ...
Young Girl
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A drama based on the experiences of Agu, a child soldier fighting in the civil war of an unnamed African country.

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The worldwide distribution rights were bought by Netflix for around $12 million; it will be released simultaneously in theaters and online through its subscription video on demand service. Considering it a violation of the traditional 90-day window of exclusivity to theatres, AMC Cinemas, Carmike Cinemas, Cinemark, and Regal Entertainment-four of the largest theatre chains in the United States, announced that they would boycott Beasts of No Nation-effectively downgrading it to a limited release at smaller and independent theatres. See more »

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Amazing Movie by Idris Elba
6 September 2015 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

I loved this movie. Idris and the little cute boy together are a perfect combination. Two excellent actors with great depth and character. its a thriller for sure. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. Also the boy in the movie is my little cousin in real life. he did a great job as well. All in all its a very good date movie. A must see and go watch it on Netflix and see it. It is also a good movie to see with your family, sisters, mother, brother. Its a nice drama thriller. It will keep you wondering what is going to happen next. And Idris is non stop eye candy. The movie was full of surprises. It is like nothing that you would expect. Its full of great actors a great script, great direction. I give it TEN stars all the way.


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