Selena
1997, English. Directed by Gregory Nava.
Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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7.7/10 from 1,350 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Gregory NavaDirector
- Jennifer LopezSelena Quintanilla
- Jackie GuerraSuzette Quintanilla
- Constance MarieMarcela Quintanilla
- Alex MenesesSara
- Jon SedaChris Perez
- Edward James OlmosAbraham Quintanilla
- Jacob VargasA. B. Quintanilla
- Pete AstudilloSelf - Dinos 1990's
- Rubén C. GonzálezJoe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
- Ricky VelaSelf - Dinos 1990's
- Don SheltonStage Dancer
- Richard EmanuelleConcert Reporter
Details
- Released
- 21 March 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gregory Nava
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $60M
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Selena: quick answers
Is Selena worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 1,350 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Selena?
Selena runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Selena have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Selena. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Selena parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Selena is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Selena on?
Selena isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
What movies are like Selena?
If you liked Selena, try Respect, Maria, Back to Black.
Who directed Selena?
Selena (1997) was directed by Gregory Nava and stars Jennifer Lopez, Jackie Guerra, Constance Marie.