Che! (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1969, Che! is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 96 minutes. “Che Guevara...The Doctor Turned Fighter. The Fighter Turned Revolutionary. The Revolutionary Turned Martyr To Some, Murderer To Others.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Biography of Argentinian revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara, who helped Fidel Castro in his struggle against the corrupt Batista regime, eventually resulting in the overthrow of that government and Castro's taking over of Cuba. The film covers Guevara's life from when he first landed in Cuba in 1956 to his death in an ambush by government troops in the mountains of Bolivia in 1967.
Who’s in it. Che! stars Omar Sharif as Che Guevara, Jack Palance as Fidel Castro, Woody Strode as Guillermo and Cesare Danova as Ramon Valdez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Che! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Che! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Che! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Che! (1969)?
- In US, Che! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Che! worth watching?
- Che! holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Che!?
- Che! stars Omar Sharif, Jack Palance, Woody Strode, Cesare Danova and Rodolfo Acosta.
- When was Che! released?
- Che! was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.