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The Motorcycle Diaries

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2004 | 126 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Original Song. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards. Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Film Independent Spirit Awards. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar. Plus 3 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $58 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 166K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Walter Salles

  • 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