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Hotel Rwanda

7.720042h 2mPGMovieDramaHistoryWar

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.

DirectorTerry George
WritersKeir Pearson·Terry George
ProducersA. Kitman Ho·Hal Sadoff

Where to watch

HooplaHooplaTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Terry George

DCDon Cheadle
Don Cheadle
Paul Rusesabagina
SOSophie Okonedo
Sophie Okonedo
Tatiana Rusesabagina
NNNick Nolte
Nick Nolte
Colonel Oliver
FMFana Mokoena
Fana Mokoena
General Bizimungu
DDDesmond Dube
Desmond Dube
Dube
HKHakeem Kae-Kazim
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
George Rutaganda
TKTony Kgoroge
Tony Kgoroge
Gregoire
CSCara Seymour
Cara Seymour
Pat Archer
DODavid O'Hara
David O'Hara
David
JPJoaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
Jack Daglish
MKMosa Kaiser
Mosa Kaiser
Elys Rusesabagina
MP
Mathabo Pieterson
Diane Rusesabagina

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Hotel Rwanda — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hotel Rwanda?

Hotel Rwanda is streaming on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hotel Rwanda on Netflix?

No, Hotel Rwanda is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is Hotel Rwanda on Amazon Prime Video?

Hotel Rwanda isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Hotel Rwanda for free?

Hotel Rwanda is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.

Is Hotel Rwanda based on a true story?

Yes — Hotel Rwanda is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).