The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
The Motorcycle Diaries is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
The verdict
The Motorcycle Diaries is a dependable Spanish film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 7.4/10 on TMDB from 1,472 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 126 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
Should you spend 2h 6m on it?
2h 6m of Spanish drama, adults only. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 1,472 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A solo watch or an evening with adults
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 6m |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Walter Salles
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 25, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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