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The Mauritanian

7.420212h 9mRMovieDramaThriller

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.

DirectorKevin Macdonald
WritersRory Haines·Sohrab Noshirvani
ProducersDaniel Steinman·Dan Friedkin

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Cast · Directed by Kevin Macdonald

TRTahar Rahim
Tahar Rahim
Mohamedou Ould Slahi
JFJodie Foster
Jodie Foster
Nancy Hollander
BCBenedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Lt. Stuart Couch
SWShailene Woodley
Shailene Woodley
Teri Duncan
ZLZachary Levi
Zachary Levi
Neil Buckland
LKLangley Kirkwood
Langley Kirkwood
Sergeant Sands
SUSaamer Usmani
Saamer Usmani
Arjun
CJCorey Johnson
Corey Johnson
Bill Seidel
MMMatthew Marsh
Matthew Marsh
General Miller
DFDavid Fynn
David Fynn
Kent
AJAndré Jacobs
André Jacobs
Judge Robertson
MRMeena Rayann
Meena Rayann
Wafa

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The Mauritanian — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Mauritanian?

The Mauritanian is streaming on Philo, Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Mauritanian on Netflix?

No, The Mauritanian is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and Hoopla.

Is The Mauritanian on Amazon Prime Video?

The Mauritanian isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Mauritanian for free?

The Mauritanian is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.

Is The Mauritanian based on a true story?

Yes — The Mauritanian is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).