Selma (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2014, Selma is a drama and history film directed by Ava DuVernay, running about 127 minutes. “One dream can change the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.
Who’s in it. Selma stars David Oyelowo as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Tom Wilkinson as President Lyndon B. Johnson, Carmen Ejogo as Coretta Scott King and Tim Roth as Gov. George Wallace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Selma has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $66.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 (2014)?
- In US, Selma is available to stream on Hulu, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Selma worth watching?
- Selma holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Selma?
- Selma stars David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson, Carmen Ejogo, Tim Roth and Oprah Winfrey.
- When was Selma released?
- Selma was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.