Hotel Rwanda (2004)

  • PG-13
  • 12/22/2004 (US)
  • Drama, History, War
  • 2h 1m

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.

Terry George

Director, Screenplay

Keir Pearson

Screenplay

Cast

Don Cheadle's headshot

Don Cheadle

Paul Rusesabagina
Sophie Okonedo's headshot

Sophie Okonedo

Tatiana Rusesabagina
Nick Nolte's headshot

Nick Nolte

Colonel Oliver
Fana Mokoena's headshot

Fana Mokoena

General Bizimungu
Joaquin Phoenix's headshot

Joaquin Phoenix

Jack Daglish
Jean Reno's headshot

Jean Reno

Sabena Airlines President, Mr. Tillens
Desmond Dube's headshot

Desmond Dube

Dube
Ofentse Modiselle's headshot

Ofentse Modiselle

Roger Rusesabagina

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