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The Mauritanian

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  • 2h 9m
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Tahar Rahim in The Mauritanian (2021)
Directed by Kevin Macdonald and based on the NY Times best-selling memoir "Guantánamo Diary" by Mohamedou Ould Slahi, this is inspiring the true story of Slahi's fight for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years. Alone and afraid, Slahi (Tahar Rahim) finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander (Jodie Foster) and her associate Teri Duncan (Shailene Woodley) who battle the U.S. government in a fight for justice that tests their commitment to the law and their client at every turn. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by a formidable military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch (Benedict Cumberbatch), uncovers shocking truths and ultimately proves that the human spirit cannot be locked up.
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Mohamedou Ould Slahi fights for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years.Mohamedou Ould Slahi fights for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years.Mohamedou Ould Slahi fights for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
49K
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POPULARITY
1,940
150
  • Director
    • Kevin Macdonald
  • Writers
    • Michael Bronner(screenplay by)
    • Rory Haines(screenplay by)
    • Sohrab Noshirvani(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Tahar Rahim
    • Nouhe Hamady Bari
    • Saadna Hamoud
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  • Director
    • Kevin Macdonald
  • Writers
    • Michael Bronner(screenplay by)
    • Rory Haines(screenplay by)
    • Sohrab Noshirvani(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Tahar Rahim
    • Nouhe Hamady Bari
    • Saadna Hamoud
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    • 353User reviews
    • 171Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
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    • Nominated for 5 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Tahar Rahim
    Tahar Rahim
    • Mohamedou Ould Slahias Mohamedou Ould Slahi
    Nouhe Hamady Bari
    • Mohamedou's Nieceas Mohamedou's Niece
    Saadna Hamoud
    • Groom at Weddingas Groom at Wedding
    Mohamed Yeslem Mousse
    • Wedding Guestas Wedding Guest
    Mohamed Abderrahmane Arava
    • Wedding Guestas Wedding Guest
    Aly Deyde
    • Wedding Guestas Wedding Guest
    El Hocine Aba
    • Wedding Guestas Wedding Guest
    • (as El Hacen Aba)
    Baya Belal
    • Mohamedou's Motheras Mohamedou's Mother
    Baba Mine
    • Deddahias Deddahi
    Lemrabott Zeine Sidamar
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Yenje Abdellahi
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Jodie Foster
    Jodie Foster
    • Nancy Hollanderas Nancy Hollander
    Shailene Woodley
    Shailene Woodley
    • Teri Duncanas Teri Duncan
    Clayton Boyd
    Clayton Boyd
    • Lawyeras Lawyer
    Denis Ménochet
    Denis Ménochet
    • Emmanuelas Emmanuel
    Pope Jerrod
    Pope Jerrod
    • Joeas Joe
    Daniel Janks
    Daniel Janks
    • Johnas John
    Ralph Lawson
    • Davidas David
    • Director
      • Kevin Macdonald
    • Writers
      • Michael Bronner(screenplay by) (screen story by)
      • Rory Haines(screenplay by)
      • Sohrab Noshirvani(screenplay by)
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    Based on the NY Times best-selling memoir "Guantánamo Diary" by Mohamedou Ould Slahi, this is the true story of Slahi's fight for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years. Alone and afraid, Slahi finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander and her associate Teri Duncan who battle the U.S. government in a fight for justice that tests their commitment to the law and their client at every turn. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by a formidable military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch, uncovers shocking truths and ultimately proves that the human spirit cannot be locked up. —STXfilms
    • american imperialism
    • based on true story
    • muslim
    • prison
    • female lawyer
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    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence including a sexual assault, and language
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    • Trivia
      Detainee Mohamedou Ould Slahi (of the film's title) has stated that his treatment in Guantanamo was much more brutal and inhumane than portrayed in this movie.
    • Goofs
      When Mohamedou asks detainee 'Marseille' in French if the place Marseille is located at sea (la mer), the subtitles wrongly translate 'la mer' as 'ocean'. Marseille is located at the Mediterranean Sea.
    • Quotes

      Nancy Hollander: Well, when I defended someone charged with rape, nobody called me a rapist. When I defended someone charged with murder, nobody dug around my backyard. But when someone is accused of terrorism, people like you seem to think that that's different. It's not. When I stand by my client and I insist that he get a fair hearing, I'm not just defending him, I'm defending you and me. The constitution doesn't have an asterisk at the end that says : "Terms and conditions apply."

    • Connections
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    • Soundtracks
      Makam Vaghou
      Written and Performed by Noura Mint Seymali

    User reviews353

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    9/10
    Sad but true story about Guantanamo Bay.
    I think The Mauritanian gives a very insightful look at the extent governments will go to coverup how the treat prisoners. Here in the United States and other countries around the world. Doing all that can be done to get false witness against anyone. The end does not justify the means, which is something brought to light in this movie. This is a true story from the story told in the book Guantánamo Diary, written by Mohamedou Ould Slahi. It tells of his experiences in Guantanamo Bay. Maybe one day we will learn to treat each others as humans and respect deserved until the facts are proven.
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    • Feb 25, 2021

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    • Release date
      • March 2, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Arabic
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Guantanamo Diary
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Wonder Street
      • 30WEST
      • BBC Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $836,536
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $163,789
      • Feb 14, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,527,030
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1

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