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Shooting Dogs

7.520061h 55m15MovieDramaHistory

Two westerners, a priest and a teacher find themselves in the middle of the Rwandan genocide and face a moral dilemna. Do they place themselves in danger and protect the refugees, or escape the country with their lives? Based on a true story.

DirectorMichael Caton-Jones
WriterDavid Wolstencroft
ProducersPippa Cross·Jens Meurer

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 6 other countries

Shooting Dogs isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, Finland, France and 2 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Michael Caton-Jones

JHJohn Hurt
John Hurt
Christopher
HDHugh Dancy
Hugh Dancy
Joe Connor
DHDominique Horwitz
Dominique Horwitz
Capitaine Charles Delon
NWNicola Walker
Nicola Walker
Rachel
DGDavid Gyasi
David Gyasi
François
STSteve Toussaint
Steve Toussaint
Roland
CAClare-Hope Ashitey
Clare-Hope Ashitey
Marie
SN
Susan Nalwoga
Edda
VP
Victor Power
Julius
VP
Victor Power
Mark
MJ
Musa Kasonka Jr.
Boniface
KK
Kizito Ssentamu Kayiira
Pierre

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Shooting Dogs — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shooting Dogs?

Shooting Dogs isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Australia, Canada and Spain and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Shooting Dogs on Netflix?

No, Shooting Dogs is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Shooting Dogs on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shooting Dogs isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Shooting Dogs for free?

Shooting Dogs isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Shooting Dogs based on a true story?

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