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Hotel Rwanda (2004) runs 2 h 2 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.7 from 3,334 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
2 h 2 min — ends 10:02 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, History, War
Released
December 22, 2004
TMDB rating
7.7 / 10 from 3,334 votes
Director
Terry George
Starring
Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Nick Nolte, Fana Mokoena
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Hotel Rwanda?
Hotel Rwanda is 2 h 2 min long (122 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:02 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Hotel Rwanda rated?
Hotel Rwanda is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Hotel Rwanda a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Hotel Rwanda?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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