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Sometimes in April

2005Movie2 h 20 min

80
GreatGoodWatch score
80
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Two brothers are divided by marriage and fate during the 100 horrifying days of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Directed by
Raoul Peck
Written by
Raoul Peck

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Facts

February 17, 2005 · 2 h 20 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 17, 2005
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Kinyarwanda
Made in
Rwanda, France, United States
Available in
90 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Heroic Sacrifice, Deadly Euphemism, Final Solution +9

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Sometimes in April?"

Questions about Sometimes in April

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sometimes in April?

In the United States, Sometimes in April streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 88 other countries.

Is Sometimes in April worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.7).

Will I feel good after watching Sometimes in April?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Sometimes in April plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.