SummaryBased on true events from the civil war in Rwanda, this film profiles Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle), the manager of a luxury hotel who opened his establishment to Tutsi refugees despite the danger to himself and his family.
Directed By:Terry George
Written By:Keir Pearson, Terry George
Hotel Rwanda
Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
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Generally Favorable
8.0
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
93% Positive
37 Reviews
37 Reviews
8% Mixed
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0% Negative
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100
Enraging and enthralling.
90
It is a powerful portrait of a slightly befuddled man who, when inhuman demands were placed on him, found within himself an unexpected response.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
90% Positive
161 Ratings
161 Ratings
8% Mixed
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
1% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Mar 29, 2022
10
Hotel Rwanda was one of those films I initially put off seeing for reasons I don't really know, but after seeing it that decision is one of those decisions that I've regretted as it turned out to be one of the better films I've seen in a while now. Hotel Rwanda is beautifully shot and the scenery is striking while still being authentic without being too clean. The story is always compelling and powerful, with plenty of gut-wrenching and poignant moments while never feeling preachy. The film is excellently directed and scripted too, while Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin Pheonix and particularly Don Cheadle give superb acting performances. Overall, a truly fantastic film. 10/10 Bethany Cox
Mar 27, 2014
10
Es la lista de Schindler pero version africana que relata como un administrador de un hotel salva la vida de unos 1200 hutus y tutsis durante la guerra civil entre estas dos etnias, increiblemente rodada, grandes interpretaciones, esos momentos de gran tension, una pelicula que muestra la deshumanizacion de las personas, una de las mejores peliculas que he visto en mi vida.
88
By turns harrowing and stirring, it’s a shame-inducing history lesson that never feels like a lecture.
80
Cheadle is extraordinary.
75
I wish Hotel Rwanda felt like something more than a very, very good TV movie.
70
A political thriller based on fact that hammers every button on the emotional console.
40
The film presents the Rwandans in the worst possible way: venal, corrupt, vicious, stupid, barbaric and completely incapable of governing themselves. Honestly, I've seen more intelligent and sympathetic depictions of Africans in Tarzan movies.
Sep 19, 2013
10
Great thought-provoking drama to be engaged in. The movie felt so natural and raw, like downing a straight shot of whiskey. Don Cheadle gives the performance of his career in this great film about the struggles during a very tense rebellion in Rwanda between the Hutu militia and the Tutsis. This film will stock with you for the rest of your life.
Mar 16, 2018
6
there's always room.. Hotel Rwanda Ticking for around 2 hours, the material offered to the audience is concrete and interesting enough to invest and this is where it excels as it demands attention from the first frame hitting hard and fast. The screenplay writer and director, Terry George might be the weakest link in this feature for it needed a better execution. And on performance side, Don Cheadle has got it covered and doesn't even require any support for he is capable and does carry it all on his shoulder. Hotel Rwanda; if excels on explicit writing and stellar performance, the objective somehow seems a bit distracted as it fails on captivating the audience and create the anticipated drama on screen.
Jun 19, 2018
5
the movie itself was good in the acting department, great actors, and did a good job of getting the audience to feel empathetic for the characters. however, the movie did describe all of the Hutu people (aside from Paul), as completely barbaric and murderous people, when in real life, a lot of the Hutu people had no desire to kill all Tutsis, and in fact, a lot of Hutus who did not want to kill, or wanted to protect the Tutsi people were killed as well. it was also a very... one sided point of view, as it almost only focused on Paul the entire story.
Jun 19, 2018
0
well you see this movie is not that touching. because there all actors. Dora is way better. plus BobTheBuilder is way more fun to watch and exciting. thank you
Jun 12, 2018
0
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(Dora)
Boots and super cool as Dora, Dora
Need your help
Grab your backpack, let's go
Jump in, vamonos
You can lead the way
Hey! Hey!
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Do-d-Dora
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(Oh man)
Dora the explorer
Production Company:
- United Artists
- Lionsgate
- Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
- Miracle Pictures
- Inside Track Films
- Mikado Film
- Endgame Entertainment
Release Date:Dec 22, 2004
Duration:2 h 1 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:When a country descended into madness and the world turned its back, one man had to make a choice
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 3 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 3 Nominations
Satellite Awards
• 3 Wins & 4 Nominations





























