Hotel Rwanda
“When the world closed its eyes, he opened his arms.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Don Cheadle
Paul Rusesabagina
Sophie Okonedo
Tatiana Rusesabagina
Nick Nolte
Colonel Oliver
Fana Mokoena
General Bizimungu
Desmond Dube
Dube
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
George Rutaganda
Tony Kgoroge
Gregoire
Cara Seymour
Pat Archer
David O'Hara
David
Joaquin Phoenix
Jack Daglish
Mosa Kaiser
Elys Rusesabagina
Mathabo Pieterson
Diane Rusesabagina
Ofentse Modiselle
Roger Rusesabagina
Xolani Mali
Policeman
Rosie Motene
Receptionist
Neil McCarthy
Jean Jacques
Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole
Head Chef
Jeremiah Ndlovu
Old Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 22, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 29, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.17x
+$20.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry George
- Screenplay & Story
- Keir Pearson, Terry George
- Original Score
- Rupert Gregson-Williams, Martin Russell, Andrea Guerra
- Original Title
- Hotel Rwanda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Italy, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $17.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $38M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Miracle Pictures, Seamus Productions, Inside Track, Kiagli Releasing, Mikado Film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Lions Gate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry George
Keir Pearson, Terry George
Rupert Gregson-Williams, Martin Russell, Andrea Guerra
Robert Fraisse
Naomi Geraghty
A. Kitman Ho, Hal Sadoff, Martin Katz, Sam Bhembe, Francesco Melzi d'Eril
Department Leadership Roster
Terry George
Director
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Robert Fraisse
Director of Photography
Naomi Geraghty
Editor
A. Kitman Ho
Producer
Martin Russell
Original Music Composer
Johnny Breedt
Production Design
Tony Burrough
Production Design
Andrea Guerra
Original Music Composer
Terry George
Producer
Ruy Filipe
Costume Design
Graham Press
Stunt Coordinator
Keir Pearson
Writer
Terry George
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hotel Rwanda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hotel Rwanda about?
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.
Who directed Hotel Rwanda?
Hotel Rwanda was directed by Terry George.
Who stars in Hotel Rwanda?
The principal cast of Hotel Rwanda includes Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Nick Nolte, Fana Mokoena, Desmond Dube.
When was Hotel Rwanda released and how long is it?
Hotel Rwanda was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hotel Rwanda?
Hotel Rwanda had a reported production budget of $17.5M and grossed $38M at the worldwide box office (2.17 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Hotel Rwanda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hotel Rwanda was composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams, Martin Russell, Andrea Guerra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hotel Rwanda?
Hotel Rwanda holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).