

When the world closed its eyes, he opened his arms.
Inspired by true events, this film takes place in Rwanda in the 1990s when more than a million Tutsis were killed in a genocide that went mostly unnoticed by the rest of the world. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina houses over a thousand refuges in his hotel in attempt to save their lives.
Hotel Rwanda (2004) is a drama, history, and war film directed by Terry George. It stars Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, and Nick Nolte. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 3,226 votes.

Don Cheadle
Paul Rusesabagina

Sophie Okonedo
Tatiana Rusesabagina

Nick Nolte
Colonel Oliver

Fana Mokoena
General Bizimungu

Desmond Dube
Dube

Hakeem Kae-Kazim
George Rutaganda

Tony Kgoroge
Gregoire

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Hotel Rwanda stars Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Nick Nolte, and Fana Mokoena, and was directed by Terry George.
Hotel Rwanda has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.
Hotel Rwanda was released in 2004.
Hotel Rwanda is a drama, history, and war film.
Hotel Rwanda holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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