Che: Part One (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, Che: Part One is a drama, war and history film directed by Steven Soderbergh, running about 134 minutes. “The revolution made him a legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Argentine, begins as Che and a band of Cuban exiles (led by Fidel Castro) reach the Cuban shore from Mexico in 1956. Within two years, they mobilized popular support and an army and toppled the U.S.-friendly regime of dictator Fulgencio Batista.
Who’s in it. Che: Part One stars Benicio del Toro as Ernesto Che Guevara, Demián Bichir as Fidel Castro, Rodrigo Santoro as Raúl Castro and Santiago Cabrera as Camilo Cienfuegos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Che: Part One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Che: Part One page.
If you liked it. Fans of Che: Part One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Che: Part One (2008)?
- In US, Che: Part One is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Che: Part One worth watching?
- Che: Part One holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Che: Part One?
- Che: Part One stars Benicio del Toro, Demián Bichir, Rodrigo Santoro, Santiago Cabrera and Vladimir Cruz.
- When was Che: Part One released?
- Che: Part One was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.