Selah and the Spades
2019, English. Directed by Tayarisha Poe.
Private school, hard knocks.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Selah and the Spades
Selah and the Spades is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tayarisha PoeDirector
- Lovie SimoneSelah Summers
- Celeste O'ConnorPaloma Davis
- Jharrel JeromeMaxxie Ayoade
- Jesse WilliamsHeadmaster Banton
- Ana Mulvoy-TenBobby Pellegrino
- Evan RoeTwo Tom
- Henry Hunter HallTarit Toll Perilstein
- Francesca NoelAmber Bolfo
- Nekhebet Kum JuchNuri
- Gina TorresMaybelle Summers
- Bella FerragamoJasika
- Kristen Ivy HaynesMalika
Details
- Released
- 27 January 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tayarisha Poe
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Selah and the Spades: quick answers
Is Selah and the Spades worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Selah and the Spades?
Selah and the Spades runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Selah and the Spades have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Selah and the Spades. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Selah and the Spades parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Selah and the Spades is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Selah and the Spades on?
Selah and the Spades is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Selah and the Spades?
If you liked Selah and the Spades, try Hounddog, Gracie, The Short History of the Long Road.
Who directed Selah and the Spades?
Selah and the Spades (2019) was directed by Tayarisha Poe and stars Lovie Simone, Celeste O'Connor, Jharrel Jerome.