Movies Similar to Hotel Rwanda

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  • Schindler's List poster

    This harrowing historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg focuses on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. Like Hotel Rwanda, Schindler's List tackles the themes of genocide, humanity, and the extraordinary actions of an individual amidst horrors.

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  • Blood Diamond poster

    Set in Sierra Leone during the 1990s civil war, Blood Diamond stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou in a story that explores the devastating effects of conflict on a nation and its people. Much like Hotel Rwanda, it delves into the complex political and social issues within Africa, with a focus on personal survival and moral choices.

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  • The Killing Fields poster

    This gripping film tells the story of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia and the mass genocide that occurred. The Killing Fields is similar to Hotel Rwanda in its exploration of a real-life humanitarian crisis and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of such tragedy.

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  • Hotel Mumbai poster

    Although set in a different time and place, Hotel Mumbai recounts the 2008 terrorist attacks on Mumbai, India, and focuses on the heroic efforts of hotel staff to protect their guests. Like Hotel Rwanda, the film presents a tense real-life siege situation and acts of incredible courage in the face of terror.

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  • In the Land of Blood and Honey poster

    Directed by Angelina Jolie, this powerful drama is set against the backdrop of the Bosnian War and illustrates the effects of the brutal conflict on the lives of individuals caught in the crossfire. It parallels Hotel Rwanda's narrative of love and survival within a country torn apart by war.

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  • Catch a Fire poster

    The film tells the true story of Patrick Chamusso, an apolitical man who becomes a freedom fighter for the African National Congress after being brutalized by South African police during apartheid. Catch a Fire explores themes of injustice and resistance similar to those in Hotel Rwanda.

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