NetflixThe Mauritanian (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Netflix
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Islam: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques the US government's post-9/11 policies of indefinite detention and torture at Guantanamo Bay, advocating for human rights and due process against systemic injustice, which aligns with progressive ideology.
The movie features a diverse cast, centered around a non-white protagonist, reflecting the real-life events. Its narrative critically examines the actions of traditional power structures, highlighting the injustices faced by a marginalized individual within the legal and military systems.
Secondary
The film portrays Mohamedou's Muslim faith as a profound source of strength, resilience, and moral compass during his unjust imprisonment. It critiques the systemic prejudice and fear directed at Islam post-9/11, positioning the audience to sympathize with the victimized adherent rather than validating negative stereotypes.
The Mauritanian is a legal drama centered on the true story of Mohamedou Ould Slahi's wrongful imprisonment and his fight for freedom. The film's narrative does not include any LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plot points, thus rendering the portrayal N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. All major characters, including Mohamedou Ould Salahi, Nancy Hollander, and Stuart Couch, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts.
The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. The main characters, including Mohamedou Ould Salahi, Nancy Hollander, and Stuart Couch, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented race of the historical individuals they represent.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.4
Critic Ratings
7.5
5.3
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