Genre: Drama/Road

Runtime: 2hr 6min

Language: Spanish

IMDb: 7.7/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 83%

Metacritic: 75%

Wikipedia: Link

Director: Walter Salles

Cast

Gael García Berna, Rodrigo de la Serna, Sofia Bertolotto, Mía Maestro, Mercedes Morán, Vilma M. Verdejo, Cristián Chaparro

Plot

The Motorcycle Diaries is a biographical drama directed by Walter Salles. The film is based on the real-life journey of Ernesto “Che” Guevara and his friend Alberto Granado, who embarked on a transformative motorcycle trip across South America in 1952.

The plot follows the two young medical students as they leave their comfortable lives behind to explore the continent. They encounter poverty, injustice, and the struggles of ordinary people, which profoundly impact their worldviews. The journey sparks a sense of social and political consciousness in Guevara, planting the seeds of his future revolutionary ideals.

As they travel through various countries, from Argentina to Chile, Peru, and Venezuela, the movie captures the beauty of the landscapes and the profound connections the travelers make with the people they meet along the way.

The Motorcycle Diaries is a coming-of-age story and a portrayal of the transformation of a young man who would go on to become an iconic figure in the history of Latin American revolution. The film is a moving and inspiring exploration of the early life of Che Guevara