The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Kernel Score: 85% · 1,405 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2004-02-06
Runtime: 126 minutes
Where to watch The Motorcycle Diaries
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Motorcycle Diaries parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Motorcycle Diaries is an R-rated biographical drama following young Che Guevara's formative journey across South America.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Some incidental drinking consistent with a road-trip narrative among young travelers, per the genre and setting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Gael García Bernal as Ernesto "Che" Guevara de la Serna
- Rodrigo de la Serna as Alberto Granado
- Mercedes Morán as Celia de la Serna
- Mía Maestro as Chichina Ferreyra
- Jean Pierre Noher as Ernesto Guevara Lynch
- Lucas Oro as Roberto Guevara
- Marina Glezer as Celita Guevara
- Sofia Bertolotto as Ana María Guevara
- Franco Solazzi as Juan Martín Guevara
- Ricardo Díaz Mourelle as Uncle Jorge
The Motorcycle Diaries FAQ
Is The Motorcycle Diaries good?
The Motorcycle Diaries has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,405 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Motorcycle Diaries?
In the US you can stream The Motorcycle Diaries on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Motorcycle Diaries OK for kids?
The Motorcycle Diaries is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Motorcycle Diaries is an R-rated biographical drama following young Che Guevara's formative journey across South America.
What movies are like The Motorcycle Diaries?
If you liked The Motorcycle Diaries, try East of Eden, Escape from Alcatraz, Planet of the Apes and Rush.