Hotel Rwanda

When the world closed its eyes, he opened his arms.

20042h 2m7.7(3,285 votes)

DramaHistoryWar

Synopsis

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 3,285 votes.

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Director

Terry George

Cast

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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Where can I watch Hotel Rwanda?

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Who stars in Hotel Rwanda?

Hotel Rwanda stars Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Nick Nolte, and Fana Mokoena, and was directed by Terry George.

How long is Hotel Rwanda?

Hotel Rwanda has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.

When did Hotel Rwanda come out?

Hotel Rwanda was released in 2004.

What genre is Hotel Rwanda?

Hotel Rwanda is a drama, history, and war film.

Is Hotel Rwanda worth watching?

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.