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Don Cheadle stars in the true-life story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsis refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda. Read more

Starring Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Nick Nolte, Joaquin Phoenix
Director Terry George
Genres Drama, Thriller

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Hotel Rwanda

Don Cheadle stars in the true-life story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsis refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda.

Starring Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Nick Nolte, Joaquin Phoenix, Desmond Dube
Director Terry George
Studio ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO
Run time DVD: 1 hr 57 mins
Certificate DVD Certificate 12.gif
Genres Drama, Thriller
Language English
Released DVD: 20 Jun 2005
Production year: 2004
Format DVD
  • Critics' reviews (4) of Hotel Rwanda

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  • Of all the films included in this year's Oscar nominations, Hotel Rwanda is the crudest in strictly aesthetic terms. It is also the most powerful. It is based on the true story of read more »

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  • 113 out of 128 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Heart Wrenching Drama

    I found this to be a heart wrenching eye-opening film. I can't pretend to know much of Rwanda's history and therefore cannot comment on the film's bias. What I can comment on is the power with which Don Cheadle plays his role. He brings wonderful humanity and warmth to his character and is the key to the movie's success. Nolte's General seems very misplaced however.

    Some of the scenes are disturbing and some viewers may find them hard to stomach. However, these scenes add to the storyline and are a necessary part of the film. The film is shot a little like a documentary, which gives it a more human and earthy feel. Prepare to be moved by the injustice of international politics and its ability to ignore human suffering. For that is what this movie dishes out in bucket loads.

      • James Waddell from London, UK
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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    My god!

    What a film. Everyone should watch it. It might not cheer you up but it'll make you think.

    Very powerful and very moving. Highly recommended

      • Tamster from Wiltshire
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