The Motorcycle Diaries (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2004, The Motorcycle Diaries is a drama film directed by Walter Salles, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Motorcycle Diaries stars Gael García Bernal as Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, Rodrigo de la Serna as Alberto Granado, Mercedes Morán as Celia de la Serna and Mía Maestro as Chichina Ferreyra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Motorcycle Diaries has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $57.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Motorcycle Diaries page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Motorcycle Diaries tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)?
- In US, The Motorcycle Diaries is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Motorcycle Diaries worth watching?
- The Motorcycle Diaries holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Motorcycle Diaries?
- The Motorcycle Diaries stars Gael García Bernal, Rodrigo de la Serna, Mercedes Morán, Mía Maestro and Jean Pierre Noher.
- When was The Motorcycle Diaries released?
- The Motorcycle Diaries was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.