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Hotel Rwanda

  • 2004
  • PG-13
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
362K
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POPULARITY
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Don Cheadle, Nick Nolte, Joaquin Phoenix, Mosa Kaiser, Sophie Okonedo, Ofentse Modiselle, and Mathabo Pieterson in Hotel Rwanda (2004)
Don Cheadle reveals why playing Paul Rusesabagina in 'Hotel Rwanda' changed his life forever and helped him to become an influential activist.
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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
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    362K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,357
    318
    • Director
      • Terry George
    • Writers
      • Keir Pearson
      • Terry George
    • Stars
      • Don Cheadle
      • Sophie Okonedo
      • Joaquin Phoenix
    • 714User reviews
    • 159Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #212
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 16 wins & 49 nominations total

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    Sophie Okonedo in Hotel Rwanda (2004)
    Don Cheadle and Sophie Okonedo in Hotel Rwanda (2004)
    Sophie Okonedo and Ofentse Modiselle in Hotel Rwanda (2004)
    Sophie Okonedo and Cara Seymour in Hotel Rwanda (2004)
    Terry George in Hotel Rwanda (2004)
    Sophie Okonedo in Hotel Rwanda (2004)
    Ofentse Modiselle in Hotel Rwanda (2004)
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    Don Cheadle, Mosa Kaiser, Sophie Okonedo, Ofentse Modiselle, and Mathabo Pieterson in Hotel Rwanda (2004)
    Don Cheadle in Hotel Rwanda (2004)
    Terry George in Hotel Rwanda (2004)
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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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    Storyline

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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 The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005 (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 reviews714

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    Featured review
    10/10
    Documentary Feel & an Acting Treasure - A must see.
    Just saw the San Francisco premier last night and it isn't a dramatization - it's much more of a documentary -- Hotel is extremely factual. CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THIS FILM! INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!

    The Director and the story's protagonist were at the screening to answer questions. We ovated him for almost 10 minutes. Near the end of the q&a, an older man stood up and was called on. Slowly he commented that as a Tutsi, the movie gave him a lot to think about and that it may now be possible to find peace in his heart. The audience was stunned. And believe me, it takes a lot to silence a San Francisco audience.

    One last comment, the film is indpendently made and distributed - no Hollywood involvement at all (Terry George is British). There will be no machine pumping out ads and radio anouncements about this one. Help get the word out - great film!
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    • celicaricky
    • Dec 9, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • South Africa
      • Italy
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Metropolitan Filmexport (France)
      • MGM/United Artists (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Kinyarwanda
    • Also known as
      • Khách Sạn Rwanda
    • Filming locations
      • Rwanda
    • Production companies
      • United Artists
      • Lions Gate Films
      • 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

    Technical 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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