Hotel Rwanda(2004)
“When the world closed its eyes, he opened his arms.”
Overview
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.
Director
Terry George
Studio
United Artists
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$38M
Cast
Don Cheadle
as Paul Rusesabagina
Sophie Okonedo
as Tatiana Rusesabagina
Nick Nolte
as Colonel Oliver
Fana Mokoena
as General Bizimungu
Desmond Dube
as Dube
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
as George Rutaganda
Tony Kgoroge
as Gregoire
Cara Seymour
as Pat Archer
David O'Hara
as David
Joaquin Phoenix
as Jack Daglish
Mosa Kaiser
as Elys Rusesabagina
Mathabo Pieterson
as Diane Rusesabagina
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$38M
Production Companies
United Artists • Miracle Pictures • Seamus
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hotel Rwanda?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hotel Rwanda (2004).
What is Hotel Rwanda about?▼
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.
Who directed Hotel Rwanda?▼
Hotel Rwanda was directed by Terry George and released in 2004. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is Hotel Rwanda?▼
Hotel Rwanda has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
Who stars in Hotel Rwanda?▼
The cast of Hotel Rwanda includes Don Cheadle as Paul Rusesabagina, Sophie Okonedo as Tatiana Rusesabagina, Nick Nolte as Colonel Oliver, Fana Mokoena as General Bizimungu, Desmond Dube as Dube and more.
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