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The Mauritanian

2021Movie2 h 9 minR

DramaThriller
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic537.2Rotten Tomatoes75%85%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for comfort, laughs or warmth.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Gritty Legal Drama
  • Human Rights Tragedy
  • Psychological Endurance
  • Historical Biopic
  • Systemic Injustice
  • Emotional Heavyweight
  • Torture Testimony
  • Moral Complexity
  • Somber & Reflective

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Kevin Macdonald
Written by
Michael Bronner, Sohrab Noshirvani, Rory Haines
Produced by
Benedict Cumberbatch, Lloyd Levin, Michael Bronner
Music by
Tom Hodge

Everyone

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Facts

February 12, 2021 · 2 h 9 min · R

Released
February 12, 2021
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French, Arabic
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Box office
$8 million
Available in
62 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mauritanian?"

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Where can I stream The Mauritanian?

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In the United States, The Mauritanian is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is The Mauritanian worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (64).

Is The Mauritanian plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.