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Shake Hands with the Devil

2007Movie1 h 52 min

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

In 1993, Canadian Lieutenant General Roméo Dallaire was sent by the United Nations to Rwanda as commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR).

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Crew

Directed by: Roger Spottiswoode
Written by: Michael Donovan
Produced by: Michael Donovan, Laszlo Barna
Music by: David Hirschfelder

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Facts

September 28, 2007 · 1 h 52 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released: September 28, 2007
Runtime: 1 h 52 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, History
Original language: English
Also spoken: French
Made in: Canada, Rwanda
Budget: $11 million
Available in: 43 countries

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Where can I stream Shake Hands with the Devil?

In the United States, Shake Hands with the Devil is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is Shake Hands with the Devil worth watching?

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 7.5 and Metacritic 57). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (57).

Will I feel good after watching Shake Hands with the Devil?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Shake Hands with the Devil plot-driven or character-driven?

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