Sometimes in April
Two brothers are divided by marriage and fate during the 100 horrifying days of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
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| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
About Sometimes in April
Sometimes in April is a 2005 English-language drama, history and war film directed by Raoul Peck. The cast is led by Idris Elba, Carole Karemera, Pamela Nomvete. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Sometimes in April was produced by Velvet Film, CINEFACTO, and HBO Films and made in Rwanda and France. It was released on February 17, 2005.
- Director
- Raoul Peck
- Release date
- February 17, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Rwanda, France
- Production
- Velvet Film, CINEFACTO, HBO Films
Sometimes in April cast & crew
Sometimes in April was directed by Raoul Peck.
The cast features Idris Elba as Augustin, Carole Karemera as Jeanne, Pamela Nomvete as Martine, Oris Erhuero as Honoré, Fraser James as Xavier, and Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga as Colonel Bagosora.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bruno Coulais, cinematography is by Éric Guichard, and it was produced by Kisha Imani Cameron and Raoul Peck.
Is Sometimes in April worth watching?
Sometimes in April holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 85 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and war, Sometimes in April is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Sometimes in April
Idris Elba
Augustin
Carole Karemera
Jeanne
Pamela Nomvete
Martine
Oris Erhuero
Honoré
Fraser James
Xavier
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
Colonel Bagosora
Cleophas Kabasita
Valentine
Noah Emmerich
Lionel Quaid
Debra Winger
Prudence Bushnell
Peninah Abatoni
Woman Refugee #1
Ashani Alles
Prosecutor
Hope Azeda
Brigitte
Sometimes in April — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sometimes in April in United States?
Sometimes in April is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Sometimes in April on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Sometimes in April is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Sometimes in April in?
Sometimes in April is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Kinyarwanda. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sometimes in April?
Sometimes in April runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
▸What is Sometimes in April rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 85 ratings.
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