Hotel Rwanda

WHEN THE WORLD CLOSED ITS EYES, HE OPENED HIS ARMS.

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.

Director: Terry George
Cast: Don Cheadle , Sophie Okonedo , Nick Nolte , Fana Mokoena , Desmond Dube , Hakeem Kae-Kazim , Tony Kgoroge , Cara Seymour , David O'Hara , Joaquin Phoenix

Genres: Drama , History , War

Release date: 2004-12-22

Rating: 7.718

Runtime: 122minutes

Budget: 17M

Revenue: 38M

Production Companies: United Artists , Miracle Pictures , Seamus Productions , Inside Track , Kiagli Releasing , Mikado Film , Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer , Artisan Entertainment , Lions Gate Films

Reviews:

  • Kaisley Walsh
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Remy Wells
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Darwin Merritt
    Not my cup of tea. The storyline was predictable and the characters lacked depth.
    Rating: 2

  • Rylan Garcia
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Eleanor Trujillo
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5