The Motorcycle Diaries
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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.
Where to watch The Motorcycle Diaries in United States
Can I watch The Motorcycle Diaries in United States? The Motorcycle Diaries isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Motorcycle Diaries streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Channel 4 Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify, Runtime | Acontra Plus |
About The Motorcycle Diaries
The Motorcycle Diaries is a 2004 Spanish-language drama film directed by Walter Salles. The cast is led by Gael García Bernal, Rodrigo de la Serna, Mercedes Morán. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Motorcycle Diaries was produced by Film4 Productions, South Fork Pictures, and Tu Vas Voir and made in Argentina and France. It was released on February 6, 2004, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $58 million worldwide.
- Director
- Walter Salles
- Writers
- Jose Rivera
- Release date
- February 6, 2004
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Argentina, France
- Box office
- $58 million
- Production
- Film4 Productions, South Fork Pictures, Tu Vas Voir
The Motorcycle Diaries cast & crew
The Motorcycle Diaries was directed by Walter Salles and written by Jose Rivera.
The cast features 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, and Lucas Oro as Roberto Guevara.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gustavo Santaolalla, cinematography is by Éric Gautier, and it was produced by Edgard Tenenbaum and Karen Tenkhoff.
Is The Motorcycle Diaries worth watching?
The Motorcycle Diaries holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,434 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Motorcycle Diaries is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Motorcycle Diaries
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Cast of The Motorcycle Diaries
Gael García Bernal
Ernesto "Che" Guevara de la Serna
Rodrigo de la Serna
Alberto Granado
Mercedes Morán
Celia de la Serna
Mía Maestro
Chichina Ferreyra
Jean Pierre Noher
Ernesto Guevara Lynch
Lucas Oro
Roberto Guevara
Marina Glezer
Celita Guevara
Sofia Bertolotto
Ana María Guevara
Franco Solazzi
Juan Martín Guevara
Ricardo Díaz Mourelle
Uncle Jorge
Gustavo Bueno
Dr. Hugo Pesce
Antonella Costa
Silvia
The Motorcycle Diaries — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Motorcycle Diaries in United States?
The Motorcycle Diaries is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Motorcycle Diaries in?
The Motorcycle Diaries is originally in Spanish, with audio tracks including Quechua, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Motorcycle Diaries?
The Motorcycle Diaries runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
▸What is The Motorcycle Diaries rated?
The Motorcycle Diaries is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,434 ratings.
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