Selma (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, Selma is a drama and history film directed by Erik Leijonborg, running about 120 minutes. “Selma is a drama series based on Swedish world renowned novelist Selma Lagerlöf’s life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Selma is a 2 parts drama series based on Swedish world renowned novelist Selma Lagerlöf’s life. In the first part, Selma is in Sicily with her lover Sophie Elkan. The second part is years later, when Selma receives the Nobel Price.
Who’s in it. Selma stars Helena Bergström as Selma Lagerlöf, Ola Rapace as Alexis Sluys, Alexandra Rapaport as Sophie Elkan and Sonja Richter as Marie Kröyer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Selma has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Selma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Selma tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Selma (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Selma change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Selma worth watching?
- Selma holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Selma?
- Selma stars Helena Bergström, Ola Rapace, Alexandra Rapaport, Sonja Richter and Lisa Lindgren.
- When was Selma released?
- Selma was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.