Che: Part Two
Seen it?2008 | 135 min | Drama, History, War
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Apocalypse Now, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Seven years after his triumph in Cuba, Che winds up in Bolivia, where he tries to ignite the same revolutionary fires as before.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$9 million worldwide on a $58 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
- Benicio del ToroErnesto Che Guevara
- Carlos BardemMoisés Guevara
- Demián BichirFidel Castro
- Joaquim de AlmeidaPresident René Barrientos
- Pablo DuránPacho (Alberto Fernández Montes de Oca)
- Eduard FernándezCiro Algarañaz
- Marc-André GrondinRégis Debray
- Óscar JaenadaDarío (David Ardiazola)
- Kahlil MéndezUrbano (Leonardo Tamayo Núñez)
- Cristian MercadoInti (Guido Peredo Liegue)