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The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)

“Let the world change you...and you can change the world.”

7.4/10 · 1,463 votes 2h 6m r Drama

#29 of 179 films from 2004 #1060 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Walter Salles · Written by Jose Rivera, Che Guevara

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Overview

Based on the journals of Che Guevara, leader of the Cuban Revolution. In his memoirs, Guevara recounts adventures he and best friend Alberto Granado had while crossing South America by motorcycle in the early 1950s.

Cast

Gael García Bernalas Ernesto "Che" Guevara de la Serna
Rodrigo de la Sernaas Alberto Granado
Mercedes Moránas Celia de la Serna
Mía Maestroas Chichina Ferreyra
Jean Pierre Noheras Ernesto Guevara Lynch
Lucas Oroas Roberto Guevara
Marina Glezeras Celita Guevara
Sofia Bertolottoas Ana María Guevara
Franco Solazzias Juan Martín Guevara
Ricardo Díaz Mourelleas Uncle Jorge
Gustavo Buenoas Dr. Hugo Pesce
Antonella Costaas Silvia
Natalia Loboas La Negra (Argentina)
Erto Pantojaas Mechanic

Facts

Release dateFebruary 6, 2004
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) — longer as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresDrama
Original titleDiarios de motocicleta
LanguageES
Box office$57,663,224
IMDbtt0318462

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Questions

How long is The Motorcycle Diaries?
The Motorcycle Diaries runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is The Motorcycle Diaries worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,463 votes, which places it #29 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 84%) and #1060 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Motorcycle Diaries?
The Motorcycle Diaries was directed by Walter Salles. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Central Station (1998), I'm Still Here (2024), Paris Je T'aime (2006).
Who stars in The Motorcycle Diaries?
Gael García Bernal as Ernesto "Che" Guevara de la Serna; Rodrigo de la Serna as Alberto Granado; Mercedes Morán as Celia de la Serna; Mía Maestro as Chichina Ferreyra; Jean Pierre Noher as Ernesto Guevara Lynch; Lucas Oro as Roberto Guevara.
What is The Motorcycle Diaries rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Motorcycle Diaries?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/95460.

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