# The Mauritanian (2021)

English · Released 2021-02-12

The Mauritanian is a 2021 English film. Benedict Cumberbatch, Zachary Levi and Alaa Safi appear in it. It streams on Amazon Prime.

Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch as Lt. Stuart Couch, Zachary Levi as Neil Buckland, Alaa Safi as Moroccan Translator / Marseille
Where to watch: Amazon Prime

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was The Mauritanian released?
The Mauritanian was released on 12 February 2021.

### Who stars in The Mauritanian?
Benedict Cumberbatch, Zachary Levi and Alaa Safi star in The Mauritanian.

### Where can I watch The Mauritanian?
The Mauritanian streams on Amazon Prime. Clapnumber records where a title plays rather than hosting any of it.

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