Ernesto (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2017, Ernesto is a drama and history film directed by Junji Sakamoto, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Freddy Maemura Hurtado, a second-generation Japanese-Bolivian, heads to Cuba to study medicine. He meets revolutionist Che Guevara. When civil war breaks out in Bolivia, he decides to join Guevara’s revolutionary army under the name of “Ernesto Medico”.
Who’s in it. Ernesto stars Joe Odagiri as Freddy Maemura Hurtado, Kento Nagayama as Hideo Mori and Juan Miguel Valero Acosta as Che Guevara.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Ernesto has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ernesto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ernesto tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ernesto (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ernesto change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ernesto worth watching?
- Ernesto holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ernesto?
- Ernesto stars Joe Odagiri, Kento Nagayama and Juan Miguel Valero Acosta.
- When was Ernesto released?
- Ernesto was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.