Kinyarwanda (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2011, Kinyarwanda is a drama and romance film directed by Alrick Brown, running about 100 minutes. “Forgiveness is Freedom” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young Tutsi woman and a young Hutu man fall in love amid chaos; a soldier struggles to foster a greater good while absent from her family; and a priest grapples with his faith in the face of unspeakable horror.

Who’s in it. Kinyarwanda stars Cleophas Kabasita as Francine, Edouard Bamporiki as Emmanuel, Cassandra Freeman as Lt. Rose and Mazimpaka Kennedy as Father Pierre.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Kinyarwanda has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kinyarwanda page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kinyarwanda tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Kinyarwanda (2011)?
In US, Kinyarwanda is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Kinyarwanda worth watching?
Kinyarwanda holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Kinyarwanda?
Kinyarwanda stars Cleophas Kabasita, Edouard Bamporiki, Cassandra Freeman and Mazimpaka Kennedy.
When was Kinyarwanda released?
Kinyarwanda was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.