The Mauritanian
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Plex | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Germany | BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | kino films+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Mauritanian
The Mauritanian is a 2021 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Kevin Macdonald. The cast is led by Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Plex.
The Mauritanian was produced by 30WEST, Topic Studios, and STXfilms and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on February 12, 2021, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kevin Macdonald
- Writers
- Rory Haines, Sohrab Noshirvani, Michael Bronner
- Release date
- February 12, 2021
- OTT release
- March 2, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- 30WEST, Topic Studios, STXfilms
The Mauritanian cast & crew
The Mauritanian was directed by Kevin Macdonald and written by Rory Haines, Sohrab Noshirvani, and Michael Bronner.
The cast features 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 Langley Kirkwood as Sergeant Sands.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tom Hodge, cinematography is by Alwin H. Küchler, and it was produced by Daniel Steinman and Michael Bloom.
Is The Mauritanian worth watching?
The Mauritanian holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,296 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, The Mauritanian is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Mauritanian
In United States, you can stream The Mauritanian on Hoopla and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on March 2, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Mauritanian
Tahar Rahim
Mohamedou Ould Slahi
Jodie Foster
Nancy Hollander
Benedict Cumberbatch
Lt. Stuart Couch
Shailene Woodley
Teri Duncan
Zachary Levi
Neil Buckland
Langley Kirkwood
Sergeant Sands
Saamer Usmani
Arjun
Corey Johnson
Bill Seidel
Matthew Marsh
General Miller
David Fynn
Kent
André Jacobs
Judge Robertson
Meena Rayann
Wafa
The Mauritanian — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Mauritanian in United States?
The Mauritanian is streaming on Hoopla, Plex in United States.
▸Is The Mauritanian on Hoopla?
Yes — The Mauritanian is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Mauritanian in?
The Mauritanian is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, French, English, Arabic. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Mauritanian?
The Mauritanian runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is The Mauritanian rated?
The Mauritanian is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,296 ratings.
▸When did The Mauritanian release on OTT?
The Mauritanian became available digitally on March 2, 2021.
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