The Mauritanian(2021)
Overview
The true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center without charges for over a decade and sought help from a defense attorney for his release.
Director
Kevin Macdonald
Studio
30WEST
Revenue
$8M
Cast
Tahar Rahim
as Mohamedou Ould Slahi
Jodie Foster
as Nancy Hollander
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Lt. Stuart Couch
Shailene Woodley
as Teri Duncan
Zachary Levi
as Neil Buckland
Langley Kirkwood
as Sergeant Sands
Saamer Usmani
as Arjun
Corey Johnson
as Bill Seidel
Matthew Marsh
as General Miller
David Fynn
as Kent
André Jacobs
as Judge Robertson
Meena Rayann
as Wafa
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
2h 9m
Language
German
Rating
7.4 / 10
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
30WEST • Topic Studios • STXfilms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mauritanian?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Mauritanian (2021).
What is The Mauritanian about?▼
The true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center without charges for over a decade and sought help from a defense attorney for his release.
Who directed The Mauritanian?▼
The Mauritanian was directed by Kevin Macdonald and released in 2021. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is The Mauritanian?▼
The Mauritanian has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
Who stars in The Mauritanian?▼
The cast of The Mauritanian includes Tahar Rahim as Mohamedou Ould Slahi, Jodie Foster as Nancy Hollander, Benedict Cumberbatch as Lt. Stuart Couch, Shailene Woodley as Teri Duncan, Zachary Levi as Neil Buckland and more.
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