Hotel Rwanda (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hotel Rwanda is a 2004 drama thriller directed by Terry George, starring Don Cheadle and Sophie Okonedo. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $33.9 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 14 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Terry George
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hotel Rwanda About?
The premise of Hotel Rwanda without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Rwandan genocide, hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina risks everything to shelter and protect over a thousand Tutsi refugees within the hotel he manages. Facing immense pressure and escalating violence, he must use all his courage and ingenuity to shield those seeking safety, defying the authorities and confronting the horrific reality of the ethnic cleansing unfolding around him. The lives of the refugees, and Paul's own, are in constant peril as he fights to maintain hope amidst the chaos.
Hotel Rwanda Themes & Keywords
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- hotel
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- heap of corpses
- war criminal
- ethnic warfare
- cruelty
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- terror
- mass murder
- machete
- corpse
- based on true story
- tutsi
- watching tv
- hate monger
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- african french
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- wartime rape
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- peril
- dark haired male
- implied murder
- mass child murder
- betrayal
- revelation
- dark hair
- short haired boy
- long haired woman
- corruption
- short haired man
- reference to betrayal
- reference to prostitution
- suspicion
- female full frontal nudity
- female frontal nudity
- 20th century
- southern hemisphere
- docudrama drama
- epic drama
- refugee
- love
- militia
- hotel manager
Hotel Rwanda Cast
Don Cheadle leads the cast, with Sophie Okonedo. Directed by Terry George.
- Director Terry George
More from Terry George
More films directed by Terry George, best-rated first: The Promise, Reservation Road, Whole Lotta Sole and Some Mother’s Son.
Hotel Rwanda Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hotel Rwanda 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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IMDb 8.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 94%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 77% User score
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Hotel Rwanda Plot Summary
What happens in Hotel Rwanda from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heart-wrenching backdrop of 1994 Rwanda, a catastrophic genocide saw nearly one million Tutsi people systematically slaughtered by Hutu soldiers amid a struggle for land ownership. A sanctuary emerged when approximately 1,000 Tutsi refugees found refuge in a luxurious hotel in central Kigali, owned by Sabena Airlines. At the forefront of this desperate plight was Paul Rusesabagina, played by Don Cheadle, who took on the monumental responsibility of safeguarding these vulnerable lives during the relentless assaults by Hutu forces.
“The Tutsi were collaborators for the Belgian colonists, they stole our Hutu land…”
Full summary
The whole story of Hotel Rwanda, scene by scene
Hotel Rwanda Box Office
Hotel Rwanda grossed $33.9 million worldwide. $23.5 million came from the US and Canada and $10.4 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$33.9M
- US & Canada
- $23.5M
- International
- $10.4M
Hotel Rwanda Awards & Nominations
Hotel Rwanda won 1 award from 14 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the TIFF 2004, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win14 nominations7 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2005 3 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Sophie Okonedo
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Don Cheadle
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Golden Globes 2005 3 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Original Song – Motion Picture – Bethlehem Million
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Don Cheadle
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Oscars 2005 3 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Don Cheadle
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Sophie Okonedo
- Nominated Writing (Original Screenplay)
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Critics' Choice 2005 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor – Don Cheadle
- Nominated Best Picture
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IFTA Awards 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Best Script
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TIFF 2004 1 win · 1 nomination- Won People's Choice Award – Terry George
Hotel Rwanda Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Hotel Rwanda?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character of Hotel Rwanda?
Cars in Hotel Rwanda
31 cars on screen, including the 1990 Toyota Hiace and the Jeep CJ-6.
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Land-Rover Defender 110 Important role -
2001 Land-Rover Defender 110 Station Wagon Important role
Hotel Rwanda Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Hotel Ruanda - Uma História Real” and “Hotel Ruanda”.
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- Hotel Ruanda - Uma História Real
- Hotel Ruanda
- Hotel Rawanda
- 호텔 르완다
- 卢旺达饭店
- 盧安達飯店
- Otel Ruanda
- Hôtel Rwanda
- Отель «Руанда»
- Hotelli Ruanda
- מלון רואנדה
- ホテル・ルワンダ
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- Хотел Руанда
- Готель «Руанда»
- รวันดา ความหวังไม่สิ้นสูญ
- Khách Sạn Cứu Nạn
- 盧旺達酒店
- Ruandos Viešbutis, სასტუმრო რუანდა
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Hotel Rwanda FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hotel Rwanda, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hotel Rwanda?
Hotel Rwanda runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Hotel Rwanda released?
Hotel Rwanda was released on December 22, 2004.
Who directed Hotel Rwanda?
Hotel Rwanda was directed by Terry George.
More films by Terry George Who is in the cast of Hotel Rwanda?
Hotel Rwanda stars Don Cheadle and Sophie Okonedo.
How much did Hotel Rwanda make at the box office?
Hotel Rwanda grossed $33.9 million worldwide ($23.5 million domestic, $10.4 million international).
How is Hotel Rwanda rated?
Hotel Rwanda has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
What awards did Hotel Rwanda win?
Hotel Rwanda won 1 award from 14 nominations, including People's Choice Award at the TIFF 2004.
Does Hotel Rwanda have a post-credit scene?
No. Hotel Rwanda has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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