The Road to Guantanamo (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2006, The Road to Guantanamo is a drama and documentary film directed by Michael Winterbottom, running about 95 minutes. “How far will we go in the name of security?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Part drama, part documentary, The Road to Guantánamo focuses on the Tipton Three, a trio of British Muslims who were held in Guantanamo Bay for two years until they were released without charge.
Who’s in it. The Road to Guantanamo stars Riz Ahmed as Shafiq, Farhad Harun as Ruhel, Waqar Siddiqui as Monir and Afran Usman as Asif Iqbal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Road to Guantanamo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Road to Guantanamo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Road to Guantanamo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Road to Guantanamo (2006)?
- In US, The Road to Guantanamo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Road to Guantanamo worth watching?
- The Road to Guantanamo holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Road to Guantanamo?
- The Road to Guantanamo stars Riz Ahmed, Farhad Harun, Waqar Siddiqui, Afran Usman and Shahid Iqbal.
- When was The Road to Guantanamo released?
- The Road to Guantanamo was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.