Hotel Rwanda
2004, English. Directed by Terry George.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Hotel Rwanda is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Terry GeorgeDirector
- Don CheadlePaul Rusesabagina
- Sophie OkonedoTatiana Rusesabagina
- Nick NolteColonel Oliver
- Fana MokoenaGeneral Bizimungu
- Desmond DubeDube
- Hakeem Kae-KazimGeorge Rutaganda
- Tony KgorogeGregoire
- Cara SeymourPat Archer
- David O'HaraDavid
- Joaquin PhoenixJack Daglish
- Mosa KaiserElys Rusesabagina
- Mathabo PietersonDiane Rusesabagina
Details
- Released
- 22 December 2004
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Italy, South Africa
- Written by
- Keir Pearson, Terry George
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $38M
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What Hotel Rwanda is based on
Hotel Rwanda is based on a true story.
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Hotel Rwanda: quick answers
Is Hotel Rwanda worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 3,335 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hotel Rwanda?
Hotel Rwanda runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Hotel Rwanda have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hotel Rwanda. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hotel Rwanda parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hotel Rwanda is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hotel Rwanda on?
Hotel Rwanda is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hotel Rwanda?
If you liked Hotel Rwanda, try The Zone of Interest, Lion of the Desert, Breaker Morant.
Who directed Hotel Rwanda?
Hotel Rwanda (2004) was directed by Terry George and stars Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Nick Nolte.
What is Hotel Rwanda based on?
Hotel Rwanda is based on a true story.