The Road to Guantanamo
Seen it?2006 | 95 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Part drama, part documentary, The Road to Guantánamo focuses on the Tipton Three, a trio of British Muslims who were held in Guantanamo Bay for two years until they were released without charge.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mat Whitecross, Michael Winterbottom
- Riz AhmedShafiq
- Farhad HarunRuhel
- Waqar SiddiquiMonir
- Afran UsmanAsif Iqbal
- Shahid IqbalZahid
- Sher KhanSher Khan
- Jason SalkeyMilitary Interrogator Sheberghan