Fidel

This historical drama follows the life of Fidel Castro, beginning with his opposition to the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. The story explores the period leading up to the revolution, his partnership with Ernesto Che Guevara, and the eventual overthrow of the regime in 1959. It examines Castro's transition from a lawyer and freedom fighter to a long-term head of state, covering the political ideals and conflicts that shaped his leadership during the Cuban Revolution and the subsequent decades of power.

The film was directed by David Attwood, marking the first of two films listed in his career, followed by Stuart: A Life Backwards in 2007. The production was a joint effort between Mexico and the United States, produced by Showtime Networks. The main cast features Víctor Huggo Martin as Fidel Castro and Gael García Bernal as Che Guevara, alongside Patricia Velásquez, Cecilia Suárez, Maurice Compte, and Diego Luna.

With a runtime of 205 minutes, the movie holds a 5.1 rating on TMDB based on 16 votes. Film critics gave the production a 5.6 rating from 21 reviews, which is slightly higher than the audience score on TMDB.