
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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