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Hotel Rwanda

  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
354K
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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.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
354K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,810
120
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    • Director
      • Terry George
    • Writers
      • Keir Pearson
      • Terry George
    • Stars
      • Don Cheadle
      • Sophie Okonedo
      • Joaquin Phoenix
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Terry George
    • Writers
      • Keir Pearson
      • Terry George
    • Stars
      • Don Cheadle
      • Sophie Okonedo
      • Joaquin Phoenix
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 705User reviews
    • 157Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
    Top rated movie #210
    • 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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    Did you know

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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 reviews705

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    What were you doing in 1994?
    What were you doing in 1994? I was probably rockin to Soundgarden's latest album on my portable CD player, waiting for Seinfeld to come on while pondering the OJ Simpson murder case, the "news of the century."

    Meanwhile, as many as one million people were being butchered with machetes, raped and tortured by their fellow humans, as an entire nation collectively lost its mind.

    Suddenly Seinfeld ain't so funny.

    This film is epic, if for the sole reason that it brings to light a horrific chapter of human history that many of us would otherwise know nothing of. Let me repeat: as many as 1 million people (the population of North Dakota and Wyoming combined) were slaughtered, and the politicians of the western world did nothing to stop it, and the media never gave it 1/1000th as much air time as OJ. Yes, it is a disturbing film, but it focuses on the brave struggle of one individual in his efforts to save as many lives as possible. So it is also a very inspiring film.

    To be honest I was too engrossed in the story to be able to review this movie on technical merits such as acting, cinematography, musical score, etc. I believe that is the way to watch this film; it is not a film, it is an experience. A lesson. A reminder that, while we live our comfortable lives in 1080p HD Blu-Ray comfort, we have no clue what is going on with "the other half".

    I will say that every performance was very convincing, and several scenes could be called poetic if they weren't so disturbing (I'm referring to the river road in the fog... but you'll see what I mean). I was instantly pulled in by Don Cheadle as the "everyman" hero of the story, and I was equally intent on supporting cast members such as Nick Nolte whose character was based on Canadian general Dallaire (even though the real Dallaire was never consulted about this film).

    It's crazy, but you'll have to keep reminding yourself that this story is real, even though its plot is as preposterous as the craziest Hollywood fiction you've seen.

    This is a film I highly recommend to people who like to get involved. Whether you're a political activist, whether you volunteer walking dogs at your local animal shelter, or whether you blog about life in general, this is a film for you. Yes, it will upset you. But I think in the end it will get you stoked to get out there and change this damaged world.
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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
      • Kigali, 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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