The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Spanish and Mapudungun biographical film directed by Walter Salles
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 120 min
- Released
- 24 September 2004
- Languages
- Ayacucho Quechua, Mapudungun, Quechua, Spanish
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
The Motorcycle Diaries has a runtime of 2 hours (120 min). The Spanish film released on 24 September 2004. It is directed by Walter Salles and stars Gael García Bernal, Rodrigo de la Serna and Mía Maestro.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Walter Salles
- Cast
- Gael García Bernal, Rodrigo de la Serna, Mía Maestro, Mercedes Moran, Jean Pierre Noher, Marina Glezer, Lucas Oro, Sofía Bertolotto, Facundo Espinosa, Sergio Boris, Alberto Granado, Susana Lanteri
- Cinematography
- Éric Gautier
- Editing
- Daniel Rezende
- Written by
- José Rivera, Che Guevara, Alberto Granado
- Produced by
- Michael Nozik, Edgard Tenembaum, Karen Tenkhoff
- Production
- Film4 Productions, BD Cine
- Distribution
- Focus Features, Fandango
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $57.6 million
- Awards
- Cannes Film Festival; Academy Award for Best Original Song; San Sebastián International Film Festival; British Academy Film Awards; Goya Award for Best Adapted Screenplay; François Chalais Prize and 1 more
- Based on
- The Motorcycle Diaries
- Set in
- Argentina, Chile, Peru, Venezuela
- Filmed in
- Buenos Aires, Peru, Chile
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 24 September 2004
- First shown
- 19 May 2004 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Motorcycle Diaries?
The Motorcycle Diaries has a runtime of 2 hours, or 120 min.
When did The Motorcycle Diaries release?
The Motorcycle Diaries released on 24 September 2004.
Who directed The Motorcycle Diaries?
The Motorcycle Diaries is directed by Walter Salles.
Who is in the cast of The Motorcycle Diaries?
The cast of The Motorcycle Diaries includes Gael García Bernal, Rodrigo de la Serna, Mía Maestro, Mercedes Moran, Jean Pierre Noher and Marina Glezer.
How much did The Motorcycle Diaries earn at the box office?
The Motorcycle Diaries grossed $57.6 million.
Is The Motorcycle Diaries based on a true story or a book?
The Motorcycle Diaries is based on The Motorcycle Diaries.
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