Shake Hands with the Devil (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2007, Shake Hands with the Devil is a drama and history film directed by Roger Spottiswoode, running about 112 minutes. “When the world turned its back, one man stood up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Canadian Lt. General Romeo Dallaire was the military commander of the UN mission in Rwanda and this movie is personal and, all too true, story of his time there during the genocide of 1994. It is not quite as moving as the earlier Hotel Rwanda and is less geared to drama and emotional manipulation, but it is still grim and upsetting.
Who’s in it. Shake Hands with the Devil stars Roy Dupuis as Lieutenant General Roméo Dallaire, Deborah Kara Unger as Emma, an American Reporter, James Gallanders as Major Brent Beardsley and Michel Mongeau as Colonel Luc Marchal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Shake Hands with the Devil has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shake Hands with the Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shake Hands with the Devil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shake Hands with the Devil (2007)?
- In US, Shake Hands with the Devil is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shake Hands with the Devil worth watching?
- Shake Hands with the Devil holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shake Hands with the Devil?
- Shake Hands with the Devil stars Roy Dupuis, Deborah Kara Unger, James Gallanders, Michel Mongeau and Odile Katesi Gakire.
- When was Shake Hands with the Devil released?
- Shake Hands with the Devil was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.