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The Mauritanian (2021)

7.4/10 ยท 1,344 votes 2h 9m r ThrillerDrama

#45 of 248 films from 2021 #287 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Kevin Macdonald ยท Written by Sohrab Noshirvani, Michael Bronner, Rory Haines

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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.

Cast

Tahar Rahimas Mohamedou Ould Slahi
Jodie Fosteras Nancy Hollander
Benedict Cumberbatchas Lt. Stuart Couch
Shailene Woodleyas Teri Duncan
Zachary Levias Neil Buckland
Langley Kirkwoodas Sergeant Sands
Saamer Usmanias Arjun
Corey Johnsonas Bill Seidel
Matthew Marshas General Miller
David Fynnas Kent
Andrรฉ Jacobsas Judge Robertson
Meena Rayannas Wafa
Arthur Falkoas Guard
Stevel Marcas Poulson

Facts

Release dateFebruary 12, 2021
Runtime129 min (2h 9m) โ€” longer as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Box office$7,527,030
IMDbtt4761112

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Questions

How long is The Mauritanian?
The Mauritanian runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Is The Mauritanian worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,344 votes, which places it #45 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 82%) and #287 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Mauritanian?
The Mauritanian was directed by Kevin Macdonald. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Last King of Scotland (2006), State of Play (2009), The Runner (2026).
Who stars in The Mauritanian?
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.
What is The Mauritanian rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Mauritanian?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7864.

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