This Tense Political Thriller Just Hit Netflix — And It Features Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Best Performances

The Mauritanian is a historical film starring Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch that examines the scapegoating of falsely accused 9/11 attackers.

April 2, 2025 · 1 min · 47 words · Trevor Tran

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What Is The Mauritanian About?

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Althoughthe complex political ideology may makeit an uncomfortable film to watch,The Mauritanianis nothing if not intensely thought-provoking.

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The Mauritanian

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