Mosul
An Iraqi journalist journeys with a fractured coalition toward Mosul, documenting the brutal liberation of a city while questioning whether victory can outlast sectarian division.
Overview
A gripping documentary that unveils the human spirit's resilience in the face of terror.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- gritty
- harrowing
- thought-provoking
- serious documentary viewing
- current affairs study
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the film as a gritty, gripping, honest, and thought-provoking ground-level portrayal of the battle for Mosul and the Iraq conflict.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ali Maula travels with the forces advancing toward Mosul and interviews commanders, fighters, prisoners, and refugees.
The aftermath explicitly raises whether the defeat of ISIS can prevent another sectarian conflict.
Sunni, Shiite, Christian, and Kurdish forces are shown as uneasy allies confronting ISIS.
Real street battles are intercut with intimate encounters involving militia leaders, refugees, and an ISIS prisoner.
Films like Mosul, and why
The War Tapes
intimate documentary access to civilians and fighters during the Iraq War, combining battlefield immediacy with political reflection
Restrepo
ground-level documentary portrait of modern warfare, emphasizing embedded perspectives, trauma, and the human costs of military conflict
No End in Sight
thoughtful Iraq War documentary that connects combat reportage with sectarian politics and civilian suffering
Movie Details
- Director
- Dan Gabriel
- Release Date
- 2019-05-14
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (134)
Cast
- Ali Maula
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mosul about?
- An Iraqi journalist journeys with a fractured coalition toward Mosul, documenting the brutal liberation of a city while questioning whether victory can outlast sectarian division.
- What is Mosul like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mosul as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Mosul violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Mosul as graphic.
- What did critics think of Mosul?
- Critics broadly regard the film as a gritty, gripping, honest, and thought-provoking ground-level portrayal of the battle for Mosul and the Iraq conflict.
- Which films are like Mosul?
- Films with a similar feel include The War Tapes, Restrepo, and No End in Sight.
- How long is Mosul?
- Mosul runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mosul?
- In United States, Mosul streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
