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Hotel Rwanda (2004)

โ€œWhen the world closed its eyes, he opened his arms.โ€

7.7/10 ยท 3,290 votes 2h 2m pg-13 DramaHistoryWar

#12 of 179 films from 2004 #462 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Terry George ยท Written by Terry George, Keir Pearson

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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.

Cast

Don Cheadleas Paul Rusesabagina
Sophie Okonedoas Tatiana Rusesabagina
Nick Nolteas Colonel Oliver
Fana Mokoenaas General Bizimungu
Joaquin Phoenixas Jack Daglish
Desmond Dubeas Dube
Ofentse Modiselleas Roger Rusesabagina
Mathabo Pietersonas Diane Rusesabagina
Hakeem Kae-Kazimas George Rutaganda
Tony Kgorogeas Gregoire
Lebo Mashileas Odette
Antonio David Lyonsas Thomas Mirama
Leleti Khumaloas Fedens
Neil McCarthyas Jean Jacques

Facts

Release dateDecember 22, 2004
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) โ€” longer as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$17,500,000
Box office$38,000,000 (2.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0395169

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Questions

How long is Hotel Rwanda?
Hotel Rwanda runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is Hotel Rwanda worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 3,290 votes, which places it #12 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 94%) and #462 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Hotel Rwanda?
Hotel Rwanda was directed by Terry George. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Promise (2016).
Who stars in Hotel Rwanda?
Don Cheadle as Paul Rusesabagina; Sophie Okonedo as Tatiana Rusesabagina; Nick Nolte as Colonel Oliver; Fana Mokoena as General Bizimungu; Joaquin Phoenix as Jack Daglish; Desmond Dube as Dube.
What is Hotel Rwanda rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hotel Rwanda?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11510.

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