Movie

Shake Hands with the Devil

“When the world turned its back, one man stood up.”

★ 7.2(69)20071h 52m

Shake Hands with the Devil is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Club Illico and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Shake Hands with the Devil

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Good to know

Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Release date: 2007-09-28
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Budget: $11,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Barna-Alper Productions

Shake Hands with the Devil — trailer

About Shake Hands with the Devil

Shake Hands with the Devil is a 2007 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Roger Spottiswoode, starring Roy Dupuis, Owen Sejake and James Gallanders. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 69 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shake Hands with the Devil in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1993, Canadian Lieutenant General Roméo Dallaire was sent by the United Nations to Rwanda as commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). Its mission, to ensure the ceasefire, is underfunded, excessively bureaucratized and made up of military units which come from dozens of countries and which each have a very different program... These are Lt Gen Dallaire's efforts to stop the madness of the Rwandan Genocide, despite the complete indifference of his superiors.

Cast

Roy Dupuis

Lieutenant General Roméo Dallaire

Owen Sejake

Brigadier General Henry Anyidoho

James Gallanders

Major Brent Beardsley

Michel Ange Nzojibwami

Colonel Théoneste Bagosora

Michel Mongeau

Colonel Luc Marchal

Robert Lalonde

General Maurice Baril

John Sibi-Okumu

Jacques-Roger Booh-Booh

John Matshikiza

President Habyarimana

Deborah Kara Unger

Emma Baker, an American Reporter

Odile Katesi Gakire

Prime Minister Agathe

Jean-Hugues Anglade

Bernard Kouchner

Akin Omotoso

Major General Paul Kagame

Themes & keywords

rwandan genocidekigaligenocideunited nationsdenunciationunamirroméo dallaire

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shake Hands with the Devil in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Shake Hands with the Devil on Amazon Prime Video, Club Illico and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Shake Hands with the Devil on Netflix?+

Shake Hands with the Devil is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Club Illico and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Shake Hands with the Devil?+

Shake Hands with the Devil has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Shake Hands with the Devil?+

Shake Hands with the Devil stars Roy Dupuis, Owen Sejake, James Gallanders, Michel Ange Nzojibwami and Michel Mongeau.

When did Shake Hands with the Devil come out?+

Shake Hands with the Devil is a 2007 movie directed by Roger Spottiswoode.

What genre is Shake Hands with the Devil?+

Shake Hands with the Devil is Drama and History film.

Who directed Shake Hands with the Devil?+

Shake Hands with the Devil was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.