The Mauritanian (2021)
Movie 2h 9m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
The Mauritanian is a drama and thriller movie from 2021. It is directed by Kevin Macdonald. The cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Saamer Usmani and Jodie Foster. The running time is 2h 9m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
74Tonight Score Well rated, recent.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Kevin MacdonaldDirector
- Benedict Cumberbatchas Lt. Stuart Couch
- Saamer Usmanias Arjun
- Jodie Fosteras Nancy Hollander
- Zachary Levias Neil Buckland
- Tahar Rahimas Mohamedou Ould Slahi
- Matthew Marshas General Miller
- Shailene Woodleyas Teri Duncan
- Corey Johnsonas Bill Seidel
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Questions about The Mauritanian
- What genre is The Mauritanian?
- The Mauritanian is categorised as Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Mauritanian?
- Benedict Cumberbatch, Saamer Usmani, Jodie Foster, Zachary Levi, Tahar Rahim appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Mauritanian?
- Kevin Macdonald directed The Mauritanian.
- How long is The Mauritanian?
- The Mauritanian runs for 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- Is The Mauritanian worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Mauritanian?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
