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Hotel Rwanda

2004·Movie
2h 2min·PG-13
84
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A , war movie: , .

Good for friends night · party vibe · thought-provoking

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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.
Historical Genocide DramaHarrowing Survival StoryHumanitarian CrisisIntense & Emotionally DevastatingInspiring True StoryPolitical CommentaryWar-torn SettingCourage Under FireGripping Biopic

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Where can I stream Hotel Rwanda?

In the United States, Hotel Rwanda is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Hotel Rwanda worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 79).

Is Hotel Rwanda okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Hotel Rwanda?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 4 for hopefulness.

Is Hotel Rwanda plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Hotel Rwanda use?

Wham ShotKnow When to Fold 'EmHarmful to MinorsDissonant SerenityAx-CrazyHonest Corporate ExecutiveEvil Cannot Comprehend GoodRape, Pillage, and BurnBadass BandolierArmies Are EvilCategory TraitorMachete Mayhemand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 tropes for it, including Wham Shot, Know When to Fold 'Em, and Harmful to Minors.