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The Mauritanian (2021)

Movie129 minRated R

IMDb7.4/ 10CTV score7.4/ 10

Where to watch The Mauritanian in Australia

The Mauritanian is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription).

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Availability checked 4 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

About 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.

Year
2021
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Runtime
129 min
Rated
R
Director
Kevin Macdonald
Top cast
Tahar Rahim, Nouhe Hamady Bari, Saadna Hamoud

The Mauritanian release dates in Australia

Digital release in Australia

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Mauritanian

  • Tahar Rahimas Mohamedou Ould Slahi
  • Jodie Fosteras Nancy Hollander
  • Benedict Cumberbatchas Lt. Stuart Couch
  • Shailene Woodleyas Teri Duncan
  • Zachary Levias Neil Buckland
  • Langley Kirkwoodas Sergeant Sands
  • Saamer Usmanias Arjun
  • Corey Johnsonas Bill Seidel
  • Matthew Marshas General Miller
  • David Fynnas Kent
  • André Jacobsas Judge Robertson
  • Meena Rayannas Wafa
  • Arthur Falkoas Guard
  • Stevel Marcas Poulson
  • Robert Hobbsas Captain Collins
Director
Kevin Macdonald
Screenplay
Sohrab Noshirvani, Rory Haines, Michael Bronner
Story
Michael Bronner
Producer
Leah Clarke, Adam Ackland, Benedict Cumberbatch, Christine Holder, Branwen Prestwood-Smith, Mark Holder, Michael Bronner

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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