The Oath(2010)
Two Men. Bound to Al-Qaeda. Divided by Fate.
The Oath Synopsis
Tells the story of two men, Abu Jandal and Salim Ahmed Hamdan, whose fateful encounter in 1996 set them on a course of events that led them to Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden, 9/11, Guantanamo, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Oath (2010) is a documentary film directed by Laura Poitras, released on May 9, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Osama bin Laden, Salim Hamdan and Abu Jandal. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Laura Poitras
- Producers:
- Laura Poitras
- Cinematographer:
- Kirsten Johnson
- Production:
- ITVS, American Documentary POV, Praxis Films
- Status:
- Released
The Oath (2010) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Oath before you stream it.
The Oath Cast & Crew
Main cast
Osama bin Laden
as Self (archive footage)
- Salim Hamdan
Salim Hamdan
as Self (archive footage)
- Abu Jandal
Abu Jandal
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Laura Poitras, produced by Laura Poitras.
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The Oath Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 26 ratings.
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The Oath – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Oath?
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The main cast of The Oath (2010) includes Osama bin Laden, Salim Hamdan and Abu Jandal. The film was directed by Laura Poitras. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Oath released?
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The Oath was released on May 9, 2010 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Oath worth watching?
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The Oath (2010) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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