Hotel Rwanda

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Hotel Rwanda

PG-13

Released Dec 22, 2004

2h 1m

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Hutu Paul Rusesabagina manages the Hôtel des Mille Collines and lives a happy life with his Tutsi wife and their three children, but when Hutu military forces initiate a campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Tutsi minority, Paul is compelled to allow refugees to take shelter in his hotel. As the U.N. pulls out, Paul must struggle alone to protect the Tutsi refugees in the face of the escalating violence later known as the Rwandan genocide.

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Critics Consensus

A sobering and heartfelt tale about massacre that took place in Rwanda while most of the world looked away.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Cheadle, in his richest role since Devil in a Blue Dress, burrows deep inside this complex man, who discovers in himself a strength he never knew he possessed as he faces the disillusion of all the "civilized" notions he believes in.

Jul 6, 2010

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Time Out

There's a tidiness and sense of convenience in the film's stock characterisations and button-pushing plotting that detracts from its impact. The film doesn't just contrive to contain the slaughter, but also its own anger.

Jun 24, 2006

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Dan Jolin

Empire Magazine

Who cares about overdone orchestral blasts or signpost-waving lines of dialogue when such raw, naked, painful humanity is displayed by Don Cheadle in the central role?

Rated: 4/5

Apr 1, 2006

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Don Cheadle absolutely, 100% deserves the Oscar for Best Actor.

Rated: 4.0/4.0

Sep 11, 2020

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Mark Steyn

The Spectator

Remarkably, the director Terry George and his co-writer Keir Pearson have pulled it off, rooting the big picture of anonymous murder in one small precise close-up.

Feb 3, 2018

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

Like "Schindler's List," "Hotel Rwanda" shows how the madness of genocide and war converted one man's context of wealth and success from capitalism to humanitarianism. Don Cheadle honors Paul Rusesabagina by tapping his brave face and internal rage.

Rated: 4/4

Sep 24, 2010

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Rory W

One of the most sorrowful and eye opening movies I’ve ever seen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/24

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Aender S

A film taking place during a historical event not talked about enough.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Luke F

Hotel rwanda tells a true story and the sad truth of how most of the world looked away from the massacres. A truley touching film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/23

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Geisiane O

Mostra que uma campanha de limpeza étnica Faz um reboliço na vida da família do personagem hutu Paul.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/23/23

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David W

Featuring a praiseworthy performance by Don Cheadle, Hotel Rwanda treats its delicate subject matter with dignity and grace. Cheadle truly carried the show. It's an emotionally heavy movie, but I would definitely watch this again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Timothy D

Hotel Rwanda is a heartbreaking true story on prejudice and survival. Cheadle is riveting as a man trying hold his community and family together in a nightmarish civil war. Very disturbing but effectual.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/23

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Synopsis

Hutu Paul Rusesabagina manages the Hôtel des Mille Collines and lives a happy life with his Tutsi wife and their three children, but when Hutu military forces initiate a campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Tutsi minority, Paul is compelled to allow refugees to take shelter in his hotel. As the U.N. pulls out, Paul must struggle alone to protect the Tutsi refugees in the face of the escalating violence later known as the Rwandan genocide.

Director: Terry George
Producer: A. Kitman Ho, Terry George
Screenwriter: Terry George, Keir Pearson
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: United Artists
Rating: PG-13 (Disturbing Images|Brief Sexuality|Violence)
Genre: Biography, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 22, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.5M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Surround

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