The Motorcycle Diaries
2004, Spanish. Directed by Walter Salles.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Walter SallesDirector
- Gael García BernalErnesto "Che" Guevara de la Serna
- Rodrigo de la SernaAlberto Granado
- Mercedes MoránCelia de la Serna
- Mía MaestroChichina Ferreyra
- Jean Pierre NoherErnesto Guevara Lynch
- Lucas OroRoberto Guevara
- Marina GlezerCelita Guevara
- Sofia BertolottoAna María Guevara
- Franco SolazziJuan Martín Guevara
- Ricardo Díaz MourelleUncle Jorge
- Gustavo BuenoDr. Hugo Pesce
- Antonella CostaSilvia
Details
- Released
- 6 February 2004
- Original title
- Diarios de motocicleta
- Country
- Argentina, France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Jose Rivera
- Box office
- $58M
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What The Motorcycle Diaries is based on
The Motorcycle Diaries is based on The Motorcycle Diaries, a 1995 novel by Che Guevara, published by Verso Books.
Novel · 1995
The Motorcycle Diaries
By Che Guevara
Published by Verso Books
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The Motorcycle Diaries: quick answers
Is The Motorcycle Diaries worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,492 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Motorcycle Diaries?
The Motorcycle Diaries runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does The Motorcycle Diaries have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Motorcycle Diaries. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Motorcycle Diaries parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Motorcycle Diaries is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Motorcycle Diaries on?
The Motorcycle Diaries isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Motorcycle Diaries?
If you liked The Motorcycle Diaries, try Che: Part One, Lord of the Flies, 2073.
Who directed The Motorcycle Diaries?
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) was directed by Walter Salles and stars Gael García Bernal, Rodrigo de la Serna, Mercedes Morán.
What is The Motorcycle Diaries based on?
The Motorcycle Diaries is based on The Motorcycle Diaries, a 1995 novel by Che Guevara, published by Verso Books.