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.
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OK for ages 12+, with caveats: heavy violence, moderate language
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Is "The Mauritanian" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "The Mauritanian" is "Moderate" (33/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "The Mauritanian" has ideological presence rated "Mild". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 77/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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