Beasts of No Nation: The Criterion Collection DVD

Beasts of No Nation from The Criterion Collection is a two-disc NTSC DVD drama directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. The story follows a boy drawn into a rebel force during a civil war, and the listing describes a special edition with several film-focused extras.

At a glance

The film is based on Uzodinma Iweala’s novel and stars Abraham Attah and Idris Elba.
Listed special-edition extras include a 2K digital master, audio commentary, documentaries, interviews, a conversation, and a trailer.
The story centers on a child soldier in an unnamed, civil-war-torn West African country.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$29.95~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two discs are listed, with a substantial set of film-related extras described for the special edition.
The listing identifies the runtime, language, director and principal cast, helping buyers confirm the edition.

Cons

The listing identifies this as DVD, NTSC, rather than Blu-ray.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Disc and playback
Format	DVD, NTSC
Number of discs	2
Language	English
Runtime	2 hours and 16 minutes
Genre	Drama
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)

Film and edition
Director	Fukunaga, Cary
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	August 31, 2021
Contributors	Abebrese, Ama, Attah, Abraham, Elba, Idris, Fagbohungbe, Opeyemi, Fukunaga, Cary, Pepple, Richard

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	7.5 x 5.45 x 0.65 inches; 4.32 ounces

What to know before buying

The package is described as a two-DVD special edition with additional extras, including subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English descriptive audio, and an essay, but the shorter feature list omits some of those details. Confirm the selected edition’s contents if a particular extra matters.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking a DVD edition of Cary Joji Fukunaga’s drama about a child soldier.
Criterion Collection buyers interested in director-focused extras and interviews.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K edition.
Viewers looking for light or family-oriented entertainment, given the listing’s description of war and lost innocence.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 109 ratings

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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the top category, but a smaller share are lower. Without written customer feedback, those figures do not establish what viewers liked or disliked. They offer limited reassurance about reception, not a substitute for considering the film’s serious war subject matter or the listed DVD format.

Frequently asked questions

How many discs are listed?

The product details specify two discs, and the edition description calls it a two-DVD special edition.

What extras are described?

The listing names a 2K digital master, audio commentary, documentaries, a conversation with Franklin Leonard, an interview with costume designer Jenny Eagan, and a trailer. The longer description also mentions additional material, so verify the selected edition’s contents if a specific extra is important.

What is the film about?

The story follows Agu, a boy who is captured by rebel soldiers during a civil war and shaped by their commander. The listing says the film is based on Uzodinma Iweala’s novel.