Top 20 movies like The Mauritanian

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.

The Mauritanian is of 2 hour(s) and 9 minute(s). It is Produced By:  30WEST, Topic Studios, STXfilms, SunnyMarch, BBC Film, Shadowplay Features. It was released on 2021-02-12. It has an average vote of 7.435 on TMDB.

Genres: DramaThriller

1. C'est la vie (C'est la vie)

C'est la vie

Five women are about to give birth. They do not know each other, are not alike, but will find themselves in the same maternity to live the best day of their lives. The first contractions at birth, the film traces their journey, between laughter and tears.

It has an average vote of 5.5 on TMDB.

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2. Ice Castles

Ice Castles

Young, beautiful, talented Alexis Winston comes from nowhere to become a figure skating superstar. But her rise to stardom isn’t easy. She has to push herself, reinvent herself, and most painfully of all, leave her hometown boyfriend behind. When a tragic fall leaves her blind, she needs someone to believe in her, to love her; someone to convince her she has the strength to skate and dream again.

It has an average vote of 6.5 on TMDB.

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3. The Stronghold (BAC Nord)

The Stronghold

A police brigade works in the dangerous northern neighborhoods of Marseille, where the level of crime is higher than anywhere else in France.

It has an average vote of 7.427 on TMDB.

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4. The Father

The Father

A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages and, as he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.

It has an average vote of 8.129 on TMDB.

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5. Target Number One

Target Number One

Ex heroin junkie, Daniel Léger, gets involved in a drug deal with the wrong people for the wrong reasons. When the deal goes sour, Daniel gets thrown into a Thai prison and slapped with a 100-year sentence. While he tries to survive his Bangkok incarceration, the news of his conviction captures the attention of Globe and Mail journalist Victor Malarek, who decides to go after the shady undercover cops responsible for wrongly accusing Daniel.

It has an average vote of 6.2 on TMDB.

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6. How Much Do You Love Me? (Combien tu m'aimes ?)

How Much Do You Love Me?

After winning the lottery, François goes to a bar in Pigalle and offers one hundred thousand Euros per month to a prostitute named Daniela to live with him as his wife until his money runs out.

It has an average vote of 5.9 on TMDB.

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7. The Monopoly of Violence (Un pays qui se tient sage)

The Monopoly of Violence

As anger and resentment grow in the face of social inequalities, many citizens-led protests are being repressed with an ever-increasing violence. In this documentary, David Dufresne gathers a panel of citizens to question, exchange and confront their views on the social order and the legitimacy of the use of force by the State.

It has an average vote of 7.3 on TMDB.

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8. The Kindness of Strangers

The Kindness of Strangers

Clara and her two sons escape from her abusive husband with little more than their car and plan to start over in New York. After the car towed away, the family meets Alice, who gets them into an emergency shelter. While stealing food at a Russian restaurant called ‘Winter Palace’, Clara meets Marc, who has been given the chance to help the old eatery regain its former glory. The ‘Winter Palace’ soon becomes a place of unexpected encounters between people who are all undergoing some sort of crisis and whom fate has now brought together.

It has an average vote of 6.3 on TMDB.

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9. Rosa's Wedding (La boda de Rosa)

Rosa's Wedding

Rosa is about to turn 45 and realises that she's always lived her life to serve everyone else. So she decides to leave it all behind, take charge of her life and fulfil her dream of starting her own business.

It has an average vote of 6.195 on TMDB.

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10. The Year Earth Changed

The Year Earth Changed

Never-before-seen footage shows how our living in lockdown opened the door for nature to bounce back and thrive. Across the seas, skies, and lands, Earth found its rhythm when we came to a stop.

It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.

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11. 9/11: Inside the President's War Room

9/11: Inside the President's War Room

Experience the events of September 11, 2001 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors as they personally detail the crucial hours and key decisions from that historic day.

It has an average vote of 6.75 on TMDB.

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12. True Mothers (朝が来る)

True Mothers

After a long and unsuccessful struggle to get pregnant, convinced by the discourse of an adoption association, Satoko and her husband decide to adopt a baby boy. A few years later, their parenthood is shaken by a threatening unknown girl, Hikari, who pretends to be the child's biological mother. Satoko decides to confront Hikari directly.

It has an average vote of 7.292 on TMDB.

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13. Kaththi (கத்தி)

Kaththi

Kathiresan aka Kaththi, a criminal, escapes from the Kolkata prison and comes to Chennai, where he comes across his doppelganger Jeevanandham, fighting for his life after being shot at by unknown men. Kathir decides to pass off as Jeeva and make away with a lump sum amount but once he realizes who Jeeva really is, Kathir turns a crusader.

It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.

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14. The Whaler Boy (Китобой)

The Whaler Boy

Everything changes in the life of a young 15-year-old Chukchi hunter Lyoshka with the advent of the Internet in the village. He falls in love – for the first time and deeply – with the silent video chat girl. Upon learning that she lives in Detroit, Lyoshka decides on the most desperate act in his life.

It has an average vote of 6.207 on TMDB.

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15. My Father's Stories (Profession du père)

My Father's Stories

Lyon, 1960s. Emile is twelve years old. His father is a hero. He says he is a judo champ, a parachutist, a soccer player and even a personal advisor to General de Gaulle. Now he wants to save French Algeria! Fascinated and proud, Emile willingly follows his father in missions of utmost danger: tailing, spying, delivering top-secret letters. Emile carries out his orders in all seriousness. He even recruits Luca, a new classmate, into his secret combat. But what if the father’s exploits were all phony, and far too dangerous for children?

It has an average vote of 5.6 on TMDB.

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16. Bergman Island

Bergman Island

An English-German filmmaking couple retreat to Fårö for the summer to each write screenplays for their upcoming films in an act of pilgrimage to the place that inspired Ingmar Bergman. As the summer and their screenplays advance, the lines between reality and fiction start to blur against the backdrop of the Island's wild landscape.

It has an average vote of 6.161 on TMDB.

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17. Martín (Hache) (Martín (Hache))

Martín (Hache)

An emotionally distant father attempts to reconnect with the son he abandoned. After his estranged son tries to commit suicide, Argentine expat Martín brings the troubled teen to live with him in Spain. But though Martín tries to reach out to his son, he's unable to bond with anyone in his life -- including his much-younger girlfriend

It has an average vote of 7.4 on TMDB.

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18. Kill It and Leave This Town (Zabij to i wyjedź z tego miasta)

Kill It and Leave This Town

Fleeing from despair after losing those dearest to him, the hero hides in a safe land of memories, where time stands still and all those dear to him are alive.

It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.

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19. The Babysitter's Seduction

The Babysitter's Seduction

The mother of the family for which Michelle baby-sits dies unexpectedly. Michelle is asked to take over looking after the children and is gradually "seduced" by the father.

It has an average vote of 5.6 on TMDB.

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20. The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

The story of the triumphs and hurdles of brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb, otherwise known as the Bee Gees. The iconic trio, who found early fame in the 1960s, went on to write over 1,000 songs and have 20 No. 1 hits throughout their career, transcending more than five decades of changing tastes and styles.

It has an average vote of 7.682 on TMDB.

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