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Shooting Dogs

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2006 | 115 min | Drama, History

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Casualties of War or Born on the Fourth of July, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Harrowing.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 25K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Caton-Jones

  • John HurtChristopher
  • Hugh DancyJoe Connor
  • Dominique HorwitzCapitaine Charles Delon
  • Nicola WalkerRachel
  • David GyasiFrançois
  • Steve ToussaintRoland
  • Clare-Hope AshiteyMarie
  • Susan NalwogaEdda
  • Victor PowerJulius
  • Victor PowerMark