Selah and the Spades (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2019, Selah and the Spades is a drama film directed by Tayarisha Poe, running about 97 minutes. “Private school, hard knocks.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paloma, the new girl at an esteemed prep school, is drawn into the daily aggressions of warring senior class factions. She joins the Spades and becomes friends with the Spades’ leader, an enigmatic and scheming cheerleader named Selah.
Who’s in it. Selah and the Spades stars Lovie Simone as Selah Summers, Celeste O'Connor as Paloma Davis, Jharrel Jerome as Maxxie Ayoade and Jesse Williams as Headmaster Banton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Selah and the Spades has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Selah and the Spades page.
If you liked it. Fans of Selah and the Spades tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Selah and the Spades (2019)?
- In US, Selah and the Spades is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Selah and the Spades worth watching?
- Selah and the Spades holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Selah and the Spades?
- Selah and the Spades stars Lovie Simone, Celeste O'Connor, Jharrel Jerome, Jesse Williams and Ana Mulvoy-Ten.
- When was Selah and the Spades released?
- Selah and the Spades was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.