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The Motorcycle Diaries

The Motorcycle Diaries

2004
Drama, Adventure
2h 6m
This film follows an inspiring journey of self-discovery and traces the youthful origins of a revolutionary heart, Che Guevara. (Focus Features)

Directed by:

Walter Salles

Screenwriter:

Alberto Granado, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara

Starring:

Gael García Bernal, Mercedes Morán, Mía Maestro, Rodrigo De la Serna, Jorge Chiarella, Susana Lanteri, Jean Pierre Noher, Gustavo Pastorini

Genres:

Drama, Adventure, Biography

AKA:

Diarios de motocicleta

Countries:

Argentina, Chile, Cuba, France, Germany, Mexico

Languages:

Spanish, Quechua, Mapudungun
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2004
Drama, Adventure
2h 6m
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theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 25 Dec 2014
60
20th
To be honest I thought this was kind of boring. The film is slow the entire time and it is kind of uneventful. I wasn't even really touched by the scenes that were supposed to be emotional, nor did I ever feel inspired. For me this film didn't do anything remarkable and there are more entertaining films out there for sure, including road movies.
Rated 25 Dec 2014
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 24 Nov 2010
15
21st
"Motorcycle Diaries is a film without a face, a story for those who'd rather idealize their revolutionary figures than truly know them." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 24 Nov 2010
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 06 Nov 2007
40
20th
Calling this film episodic inaccurately implies that there are actual episodes to watch in its plodding depiction of the young adventures of the man who would be Che. The title card at the end of the film which explains the life that Guevara would go on to live after the time depicted here only serves as an unkind taunt about how much more interesting those days seem than what the filmmakers just spent two hours and fifteen minutes on.
Rated 06 Nov 2007
gokhanincegokhanince
Rated 15 Oct 2007
90
92nd
It is not possible to live the same life if you can conceive the unprocessed sadness, injustice and loneliness that runs in the background of daily life. Those journeys help you to unfold the forgotten or unintentionally disregarded truths. I hope I will still be so bold after three years...
Rated 15 Oct 2007
mendeljefmendeljef
Rated 30 Apr 2007
80
87th
great movie, with a perfect story, beautiful acting
Rated 30 Apr 2007
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 20 Aug 2022
70
57th
Always loved road movies of any kind and this one has the added interest of detailing some of the early years of Che Guevara, showing us just how some of his opinions and ideals might have been affected. The story moves slow, and it feels a bit uneven in how much it holds your interest. There were stronger points there for sure, such as when they get to the community of lepers, but the two hour runtime is not entirely justified.
Rated 20 Aug 2022
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 19 Aug 2022
93
87th
Have you ever wanted to do crime after watching a movie? I was ready to join the Che movement, even knowing what he did yikes.
Rated 19 Aug 2022
ol44893OL44893
Rated 27 Oct 2021
80
56th
Regardless of the viewer’s political stance, the film is beautiful to look at. Motorcycle riders will certainly get into it (bonus points for vintage vehicles). Friendship is emphasized over politics.
Rated 27 Oct 2021
margustaMargusTa
Rated 20 Feb 2021
96
95th
Movie is based on Che Guevara's itinerary and its brilliantly adapted to big screens by Jose Rivera. Film also contains beautiful atmosphere, scenery, musical score and so on and on. World needs such a heroes like Che and movie fans such a films like The Motorcycle Diaries. One of best movies released in 2004.
Rated 20 Feb 2021
arossaross
Rated 27 Apr 2020
71
39th
entertaining albeit with a highly positive view of a controversial historical figure
Rated 27 Apr 2020
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 25 Jun 2017
98
99th
That natives were cast in a film that takes place half a century after the film takes place adds even more weight to a film that is strikingly beautiful to watch and politically challenging to think about.
Rated 25 Jun 2017
prepwrestlerprepwrestler
Rated 30 Dec 2015
65
30th
Interesting documentary. Personally not a fan of Che. But well portrayed.
Rated 30 Dec 2015
movie_opMovie-Op
Rated 22 Jun 2015
7
56th
A necessarily languid movie about the trip that shaped Che Guevara's political beliefs that's a bit too long and a bit too preachy
Rated 22 Jun 2015
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 04 Jun 2015
5
42nd
This is supposed to be a tale of a man transformed by geography, yet it seems to end before the transformation occurs. Alberto and Che make a likable duo, yet we learn little to nothing about them, and their exchanges are limited to small talk and banter. The journey itself is a beautiful one, and the sequences at Machu Picchu are a highlight, but as a movie about people changing and growing, I was left wanting and uninformed.
Rated 04 Jun 2015
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 03 Dec 2014
75
61st
2nd viewing
Rated 03 Dec 2014
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 12 Nov 2014
79
77th
Great road movie that obviously brings in a lot of baggage (NPI) but also has the storytelling chops to carry it through. Accept it as a kind of a superhero origins story and it's damn entertaining.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 17 Nov 2013
71
40th
Flavorful (if meandering) meditation on Guevara's early days is as unfocused and fancy-free as its protagonists -- this works fine for about an hour, until the plot's wheels start spinning without finding any purchase. Muddled and unconvincing in its character development; second half set in a leper colony is moving in its own right, but can't really muster justification for the man that Guevara would become. Well performed by Bernal and Serna, though both characters remain as elusive cyphers.
Rated 17 Nov 2013
glm01glm01
Rated 05 Oct 2013
84
79th
84.000
Rated 05 Oct 2013
gokseltuzungokseltuzun
Rated 11 Jul 2013
81
54th
Beklediğimden daha iyi bir filmle karşılaştım, her ne kadar üzerinden hızlıca geçilse de konuların, Che abimiz de izleyeydi filmi ne düşünürdü acaba ?
Rated 11 Jul 2013
thehynesthehynes
Rated 06 Feb 2013
44
17th
An idealistic young man goes on a roadtrip with his friend and becomes politically awakened along the way. Unremarkable stuff which had me hovering over the off button more than once. Of course,the reason why this is so popular is that it's about every young revolutionary's poster boy.
Rated 06 Feb 2013
criteenqueCriteenque
Rated 20 May 2012
30
43rd
We see a turning point in The Motorcycle Diaries, when Ernesto realizes a revolution cannot be won without guns. It reminded me of Brutus's infamous speech in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, in which he concludes that there is no positive outcome with Caesar alive. In both works, it is a powerful moment. But it is an artery, and while Brutus stabs at Caesar's - and the play's - heart in its conclusion, The Motorcycle Diaries misses.
Rated 20 May 2012
calorenzinicalorenzini
Rated 13 Feb 2012
92
61st
Great movie...
Rated 13 Feb 2012
troothTrooth
Rated 10 Nov 2011
46
15th
It was a pretty emotionless experience for me.
Rated 10 Nov 2011
burkayadaligburkayadalig
Rated 26 Oct 2011
93
93rd
such pity that I havent seen it before...beautiful...
Rated 26 Oct 2011
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 28 May 2011
50
33rd
While straightforward in its fashion, it's actually engaging, with good acting and a rich cinematography by Eric Gautier.
Rated 28 May 2011
seryxaSeryxa
Rated 23 Mar 2011
75
82nd
High-spirited, well observed road movie about a man who had yet to become the revolutionary Che Guevara, though it does concern itself with his social and political education through encounters with poverty and exploitation on his travels.
Rated 23 Mar 2011
aceysaid10AceySaid10%
Rated 04 Jan 2011
81
58th
Not gonna lie, pretty dull but well done.
Rated 04 Jan 2011
glmglm
Rated 02 Jan 2011
85
80th
84.500
Rated 02 Jan 2011
dlchobbesdlchobbes
Rated 01 Jan 2011
75
44th
Interesting
Rated 01 Jan 2011
julialoujulialou
Rated 21 Nov 2010
75
36th
Interesting vision of a widely known man when he was not this known.
Rated 21 Nov 2010
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 25 Oct 2010
10
97th
Highly recommended. The ultimate road movie. I refuse to believe you won't be utterly inspired in some way by the end of this beautiful film.
Rated 25 Oct 2010
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 18 May 2010
82
75th
The film does tend to get a little preachy and forward at times with its political ideology. That is definitely the biggest complaint, however. It's a stunning achievement. Gorgeous cinematography. Incredible casting. The two main roles are fantastic. The story is as magnanimous as the journey that it entails. Well worth a viewing.
Rated 18 May 2010
badseedbadseed
Rated 09 Apr 2010
78
39th
a feel good road movie that showed an uknown side che, gotta love it
Rated 09 Apr 2010
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 03 Apr 2010
85
51st
A great road movie with some beautiful cinematography.
Rated 03 Apr 2010
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 13 Mar 2010
80
84th
Interesting and fairly non political look at a young Ernesto Guevara and the possible influences in his life which eventually caused him to turn into a revolutionary. There is some great scenic views of South America and the performances are all quite good. However, there's nothing weighty or profound here it's just a slice of someone's life.
Rated 13 Mar 2010
eggbeatereggbeater
Rated 12 Dec 2009
100
95th
Jose Rivera's screenplay is based on the two friends' published memoirs, beautifully realized by Salles. A profoundly moving film. Robert Redford coexecutive produced.
Rated 12 Dec 2009
dcoragdcorag
Rated 07 Dec 2009
77
68th
uno dei pochi casi in cui il film rappresenta degnamente con le immagini ciò che le parole scritte possono far solo immaginare
Rated 07 Dec 2009
pampaPampa
Rated 04 Nov 2009
85
83rd
Muy Buena
Rated 04 Nov 2009
venom256venom256
Rated 19 Oct 2009
82
82nd
Nice story. Although before I watched the film I knew it was about Che Guevara, while watching it, I forgot this fact and so I watched it not knowing really the background. I thought it was excellent, emotional at times, and well acted. The relationship between the two characters was the highlight for me. Great friends yet they still had their differences, but always got over them.
Rated 19 Oct 2009
myszatekMyszatek
Rated 10 Sep 2009
84
84th
Great story with great acting.
Rated 10 Sep 2009
tjbarbourtjbarbour
Rated 24 Aug 2009
80
25th
Great story with tangible characters. Slow at times with beautiful scenery.
Rated 24 Aug 2009
laurynasLaurynas
Rated 10 Aug 2009
95
95th
unforgetable sceneries and inspiring story about young days and influences of Great Man.
Rated 10 Aug 2009
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 25 May 2009
72
81st
Good Movie
Rated 25 May 2009
struizzlestruizzle
Rated 23 Apr 2009
77
73rd
was a solid road trip movie, the two characters are very well played and the filming is excellent. my only gripe is that it takes too much time to show what its all really about. SPOILER :che swimming in the lake that seperates the sick and poor from the wealthy is very powerful.
Rated 23 Apr 2009
marc01marc01
Rated 11 Feb 2009
90
81st
Maybe Walter Salles Jr.'s finest work to date. Certainly my favorite.
Rated 11 Feb 2009
zangZang
Rated 15 Jan 2009
90
85th
Good docudrama, riveting journey
Rated 15 Jan 2009
deathrowDeaThRoW
Rated 10 Jan 2009
100
98th
A man on road with a life buddy and his motorcycle... Let the search for yourself, the quest for the world, and the pursuit for a change in-between begin.
Rated 10 Jan 2009
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 12 Nov 2008
92
81st
Great road film with a heart of gold. Strongly recommended.
Rated 12 Nov 2008
peeweePeewee
Rated 14 Oct 2008
77
3rd
Good movie.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
tathieltathiel
Rated 06 Oct 2008
86
88th
Nice bio pic of the later known Che Guevara.
Rated 06 Oct 2008
psychedelicrpsychedelicr
Rated 06 Jul 2008
85
75th
This one's a real gem. In a sense, it is a bildungsroman, but it doesn't really give that impression because of its neo-realist sentiments. Reminds me a lot of mid 20th century European arthouse.
Rated 06 Jul 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 24 Jun 2008
10
98th
A great story. The two leads are great, especially Gael Garcia Bernal, who can really act. He has always been nice to watch so far. The film is grounded in breathtaking scenery coupled with humor and thought provoking ideas. Very good.
Rated 24 Jun 2008
eglantineEglantine
Rated 06 May 2008
80
53rd
It's a nice and proper of approaching Che Guevara's life. Beautiful landscapes, powerful relationships and the beginning of everything in Che's history.
Rated 06 May 2008
jstryjstry
Rated 27 Feb 2008
88
85th
Chipi Chipi! Ya-ay! As a story, I liked this a lot. I'm just not sure I'm buying the historical authenticity of it...which is fine, just take it with a grain of salt.
Rated 27 Feb 2008
scurryscurry
Rated 22 Jan 2008
50
55th
Shies away from the complexities of Che by focusing on the easy, early parts of his life, but does it very well in a beautiful film. Girls love Gael. Was there a plot?
Rated 22 Jan 2008
guru_snaishGuru Snaish
Rated 26 Nov 2007
89
37th
Great!
Rated 26 Nov 2007
joako160490Joako160490
Rated 17 Nov 2007
90
38th
A must seen.
Rated 17 Nov 2007
kavuKavu
Rated 27 Oct 2007
85
86th
Great performance by Gael Garcia Bernal portraying Che before being Che, when he still was a good man with an ideology. Very fitting music and landscapes.
Rated 27 Oct 2007
gailcarberrygailcarberry
Rated 22 Oct 2007
91
72nd
well done
Rated 22 Oct 2007
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 Oct 2007
90
94th
It is a movie for amusement and have a opportunity to seeing the reality in the optics of Che Guevara.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
icarusIcarus
Rated 06 Oct 2007
85
79th
I still appreciate the humanism of the film, which plays as something of a travelogue for South America. Salles' does well to allow his camera to dwell on the "lesser" people they meet on the journey.
Rated 06 Oct 2007
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
77
80th
It is a film that can be enjoyed with or without the political context right up until the very end (in fact, some viewers may not really be conscious that it is based on Guevara's life until the epilogue), and which offers enough food for thought in addition to stimulating entertainment to make you want to take a trip with these two young and adventurous young men on more than one occasion.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mischiefmischief
Rated 14 Aug 2007
0
5th
Che made communism. Not feature films. Ba dum bum.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kamrankamran
Rated 14 Aug 2007
56
31st
Connect-the-dots filmmaking, in which Salles seeks to underline every thought in Che's head (even if Bernal is doing a phenomenal job using his face to... you know, act). Overlong, tedious - endless motorcycle crahes, endless fat jokes, etc.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
nancysidnancysid
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
68th
bernal can do no wrong.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
urreaurrea
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
40th
Great landscapes, very accurate at portraying the people of every country or region the two protagonists visit. Probably you need a dosis of latin american reallity before watching the movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
praxPrax
Rated 14 Aug 2007
96
93rd
Awesome documentary.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lihkinlihkin
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
37th
Good
Rated 14 Aug 2007
idiot27000idiot27000
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
96th
A great film that shows the idealism of youth and the nature of rebellion.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
medMed
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
61st
This movie is something special, but it leaves with with a faint feeling of falling short. Well worth a viewing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
41st
Not that great, but not bad either.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
qwipsternetQwipster.net
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
75th
Solid drama, and quite inspiring.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
phmfPhMF
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
67th
An excellent travel with the young (and pre) Che across the South America.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fabfunkfabfunk
Rated 14 Aug 2007
68
62nd
Politics-free, to a convenient point, but humanistic travelogue. Lightweight.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
49th
Not bad.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 06 Aug 2007
85
77th
Agustos 07
Rated 06 Aug 2007
potzblitzPotzblitz
Rated 03 Aug 2007
96
87th
Screen adaptation of Guevara's "Latìno Amèricana", the diary of his life-changing journey through South America. Guevara obviously is a very controversial figure, but don't let that keep you from watching this film: it takes place during his younger years, when he was still a universally likable young idealist. The movie itself is stunningly beautiful and the acting is very good, especially Gael García Bernal as Ernesto Guevara.
Rated 03 Aug 2007
woozybWoozyB
Rated 14 Jun 2007
85
73rd
Good, but starts to drag at the end.
Rated 14 Jun 2007
absentisabsentis
Rated 11 Apr 2007
93
99th
Visually stunning film with some amazing backdrops. Makes me want to learn to ride a motorbike and lose my self in South America. A great way to bring Che Guevara journey to the cinema screen.
Rated 11 Apr 2007
stainStain
Rated 03 Apr 2007
50
33rd
How does a sluggish and undernourished film about a Commie guerrilla leader make the IMDb Top 250?
Rated 03 Apr 2007
jeg2jeg2
Rated 26 Feb 2007
75
89th
Fine portrayal of the genesis of a revolutionary mind. Outstanding camera and sound work. Marvelous, relaxed acting.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
veryrachelvery_rachel
Rated 02 Jan 2007
70
36th
Quite good for the first half of the movie, begins to drag in the last half.
Rated 02 Jan 2007
graceyGracey
Rated 29 Dec 2006
95
79th
The beauty of the scenery is reason enough to watch this film, but I enjoyed learning more about the "man" that spawned a revolution and who's face adorns the t-shirts of college kids. Excellent human interest story.
Rated 29 Dec 2006
chuchaquiChuchaqui
Rated 01 Dec 2006
91
77th
Visually stunning, brilliantly acted.
Rated 01 Dec 2006
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 30 Nov 2006
93
89th
A beautiful and lovely telling of the forces that beget Che Guevara.
Rated 30 Nov 2006

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