The Mauritanian (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2021, The Mauritanian is a thriller and drama film directed by Kevin Macdonald, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Mauritanian stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Lt. Stuart Couch, Jodie Foster as Nancy Hollander, Shailene Woodley as Teri Duncan and Tahar Rahim as Mohamedou Ould Slahi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Mauritanian has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mauritanian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mauritanian tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mauritanian (2021)?
- In US, The Mauritanian is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mauritanian worth watching?
- The Mauritanian holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mauritanian?
- The Mauritanian stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jodie Foster, Shailene Woodley, Tahar Rahim and Zachary Levi.
- When was The Mauritanian released?
- The Mauritanian was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.