Che (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Che is a 2008 biographical drama directed by Steven Soderbergh. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $34.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Original language
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Persian - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Che About?
The premise of Che without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1956, Fidel Castro led a rebellion against Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista, and Argentine doctor Ernesto "Che" Guevara joined his cause. As the conflict intensified, Che’s deep commitment to social justice fueled significant controversy. Following the revolution's success, he ventured into the Bolivian jungle, determined to inspire revolutionary movements throughout Latin America and solidify his place in history.
Che Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- character name as title
- che guevara character
- fidel castro character
- raul castro character
- drinking from a bottle
- part of duology
- epic war
- docudrama drama
- political drama
- band
- period drama
- army
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- mountain warfare
- guerilla warfare
- guerrilla warfare
- guerrilla army
- guerrilla
- beard
- post colonialism
- lighting a cigar
- alcohol
- rum
- fn fal rifle
- thompson sub machine gun
- m1 carbine rifle
- m1 garand rifle
- latino
- latin america
- jungle
- rifle
- coffee
- rebel leader
- rebel army
- deserter
- some scenes in black and white
- dead body
- burnt down house
- massacre
- offscreen rape
- argentinian abroad
- cold war
- liberation
- armed forces
- battle
- imperialism
- revolutionary
- assault
- communism
- militia
- marxism
The Director of Che
Directed by Steven Soderbergh.
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Director Steven Soderbergh
Che Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Che 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 56% User score
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Che Plot Summary
What happens in Che from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant and tumultuous landscape of Havana, Cuba, during December 1964, the legendary Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara (Benicio Del Toro) is interviewed by journalist Lisa Howard (Julia Ormond). During their conversation, Howard probes Guevara on the possibility that reform efforts across Latin America might dilute the revolutionary message of Cuba. This scene underscores the revolutionary fervor and complex ideological debates that surrounded Guevara during this era.
Full summary
The whole story of Che, scene by scene
Che Box Office
Che grossed $34.2 million worldwide. $748,555 came from the US and Canada and $33.5 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$34.2M
- US & Canada
- $748.6K
- International
- $33.5M
Che Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Che.
How Well Do You Know Che?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city does the film 'Che' primarily start with an interview of Guevara?
Cars in Che
8 cars on screen, including the 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 2003 Beijing-Hyundai Elantra.
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1995 Toyota Land Cruiser Main role -
2003 Beijing-Hyundai Elantra Minor role -
2008 Nanjing-Iveco Power Daily Minor role -
2002 Qirui Fengyun Minor role
Seen Che?
Movies Like Che
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Che: Part One, Che! and Che: Part Two.
Che FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Che, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Che?
Che runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was Che released?
Che was released on December 12, 2008.
Who directed Che?
Che was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
More films by Steven Soderbergh How much did Che make at the box office?
Che grossed $34.2 million worldwide ($748,555 domestic, $33.5 million international).
How is Che rated?
Che has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Che have a post-credit scene?
No. Che has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Che in?
The original language of Che is Persian.
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