Shooting Dogs (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2006, Shooting Dogs is a drama and history film directed by Michael Caton-Jones, running about 115 minutes. “What would you risk to make a difference?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Shooting Dogs stars John Hurt as Christopher, Hugh Dancy as Joe Connor, Dominique Horwitz as Capitaine Charles Delon and Nicola Walker as Rachel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Shooting Dogs has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shooting Dogs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shooting Dogs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shooting Dogs (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shooting Dogs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shooting Dogs worth watching?
- Shooting Dogs holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shooting Dogs?
- Shooting Dogs stars John Hurt, Hugh Dancy, Dominique Horwitz, Nicola Walker and David Gyasi.
- When was Shooting Dogs released?
- Shooting Dogs was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.