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Hotel Rwanda

  • 2004
  • PG-13
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
383K
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Don Cheadle, Nick Nolte, Joaquin Phoenix, Mosa Kaiser, Sophie Okonedo, Ofentse Modiselle, and Mathabo Pieterson in Hotel Rwanda (2004)
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Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager, houses over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda, Africa.Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager, houses over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda, Africa.Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager, houses over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda, Africa.

  • Director
    • Terry George
  • Writers
    • Keir Pearson
    • Terry George
  • Stars
    • Don Cheadle
    • Sophie Okonedo
    • Joaquin Phoenix
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    383K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,113
    252
    • Director
      • Terry George
    • Writers
      • Keir Pearson
      • Terry George
    • Stars
      • Don Cheadle
      • Sophie Okonedo
      • Joaquin Phoenix
    • 818User reviews
    • 161Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #225
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 16 wins & 49 nominations total

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    Don Cheadle
    Don Cheadle
    • Paul Rusesabagina
    Sophie Okonedo
    Sophie Okonedo
    • Tatiana Rusesabagina
    Joaquin Phoenix
    Joaquin Phoenix
    • Jack Daglish
    Xolani Mali
    • Policeman
    Desmond Dube
    Desmond Dube
    • Dube
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    • George Rutaganda
    Tony Kgoroge
    • Gregoire
    Rosie Motene
    • Receptionist
    Neil McCarthy
    • Jean Jacques
    Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole
    • Head Chef
    • (as Kid Sithole)
    Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte
    • Colonel Oliver
    Fana Mokoena
    Fana Mokoena
    • General Bizimungu
    Jeremiah Ndlovu
    • Old Guard
    Lebo Mashile
    Lebo Mashile
    • Odette
    Antonio David Lyons
    Antonio David Lyons
    • Thomas Mirama
    Leleti Khumalo
    Leleti Khumalo
    • Fedens
    Kgomotso Seitshohlo
    • Anais
    Lerato Mokgotho
    • Carine
    • Director
      • Terry George
    • Writers
      • Keir Pearson
      • Terry George
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The screenwriter spent one year writing the first draft of the script. During the process, he called the Rwandan embassy in DC. The woman who picked up the phone was a survivor who stayed at the Milles Collines Hotel.
    • Goofs
      The land now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo is called "Congo" in the movie. From 1971 until 1997, the country was officially called Zaire and would have been named as such in formal references. However, this area was known as Congo from 1877 to 1971. It would not be unusual for a character to refer to it as "Congo" out of habit or custom.
    • Quotes

      Paul Rusesabagina: I am glad that you have shot this footage and that the world will see it. It is the only way we have a chance that people might intervene.

      Jack: Yeah and if no one intervenes, is it still a good thing to show?

      Paul Rusesabagina: How can they not intervene when they witness such atrocities?

      Jack: I think if people see this footage they'll say, "oh my God that's horrible," and then go on eating their dinners.

      [pause]

      Jack: What the hell do I know?

    • Crazy credits
      Part of the profits from this film shall go to The Rwandese Survivors Fund.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Best Films of 2004 (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Umqombothi
      Written by Attie Van Wyk & Chicco Twala
      Performed by Yvonne Chaka Chaka
      Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd. on behalf of Tela Music
      Courtesy of Universal Records

    User reviews818

    Featured review

    An absolute must see

    The only comment I can give about this movie is - SEE IT. It's one of the most heart wrenching, yet beautiful movies I've ever seen. I really hope Don Cheadle and the movie receive Oscars! The acting is superb and the fact this is based upon a true story only makes it better. You may need some Kleenex as I was overwhelmed for a large part of this movie.

    I had the honor of seeing this movie at a preview screening with the real "Paul" and his wife attending - what an absolute amazing experience to be in their presence. This movie will make you rethink everything about what it means to be human and how much we need to think about all our neighbours in this world.

    Don't miss it!
    • schicky
    • Jan 5, 2005
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • South Africa
      • Italy
    • Official sites
      • Metropolitan Filmexport (France)
      • MGM/United Artists (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Kinyarwanda
    • Also known as
      • Hotel Rwanda: La matanza
    • Filming locations
      • Kigali, Rwanda
    • Production companies
      • United Artists
      • Lionsgate
      • Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $17,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $23,530,892
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $100,091
      • Dec 26, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,882,243
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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