The Mauritanian
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Mauritanian | Trailer 2 [HD] | Now Playing In Theaters, On Demand Everywhere March 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-23
Top Cast
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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
Arthur Falko
Guard
Stevel Marc
Poulson
Robert Hobbs
Captain Collins
Nezar Alderazi
Ramzi
Denis Ménochet
Emmanuel
Alaa Safi
Moroccan Translator / Marseille
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 18 DaysBerlinale Summer Special
Festival / Special Debut
February 12, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 2, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 11, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Macdonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Sohrab Noshirvani, Rory Haines, Michael Bronner
- Original Score
- Tom Hodge
- Original Title
- The Mauritanian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.5M
- Production Studios
- 30WEST, Topic Studios, STXfilms, SunnyMarch, BBC Film, Shadowplay Features, Wonder Street
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Macdonald
Sohrab Noshirvani, Rory Haines, Michael Bronner, Mohamedou Ould Slahi
Tom Hodge
Alwin H. Küchler
Justine Wright
Daniel Steinman, Dan Friedkin, Michael Bloom, Leah Clarke, Adam Ackland
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Hodge
Original Music Composer
Sohrab Noshirvani
Screenplay
Rory Haines
Screenplay
Kevin Macdonald
Director
Michael Bronner
Screenplay
Leah Clarke
Producer
Adam Ackland
Producer
Benedict Cumberbatch
Producer
Christine Holder
Producer
Branwen Prestwood-Smith
Producer
Mark Holder
Producer
Michael Bronner
Producer
Lloyd Levin
Producer
Beatriz Levin
Producer
Michael Carlin
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mauritanian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mauritanian 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 directed The Mauritanian?
The Mauritanian was directed by Kevin Macdonald.
Who stars in The Mauritanian?
The principal cast of The Mauritanian includes Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch, Shailene Woodley, Zachary Levi.
When was The Mauritanian released and how long is it?
The Mauritanian was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
How much did The Mauritanian make at the box office?
The Mauritanian grossed $7.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Mauritanian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mauritanian was composed by Tom Hodge.
Is The Mauritanian based on a book or true story?
The Mauritanian is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Mohamedou Ould Slahi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mauritanian?
The Mauritanian holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).