Selena (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1997, Selena is a drama, music and history film directed by Gregory Nava, running about 127 minutes. “Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
Who’s in it. Selena stars Jennifer Lopez as Selena Quintanilla, Edward James Olmos as Abraham Quintanilla, Constance Marie as Marcela Quintanilla and Alex Meneses as Sara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Selena has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $60M at the box office.
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 Selena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Selena tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Selena (1997)?
- In US, Selena 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 Selena worth watching?
- Selena holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Selena?
- Selena stars Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Constance Marie, Alex Meneses and Jon Seda.
- When was Selena released?
- Selena was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.