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Selena

(1997)
6.9 PixlRun
Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon.
Country United States of America
Original language Spanish, English
Runtime 2h 07min
Premiere 1997-03-21
Box office $35,764,351 worldwide gross
MPAA rating PG
Director Gregory Nava
Cinematography Edward Lachman
Editor Nancy Richardson
Producers Robert Katz, Moctesuma Esparza
Production Esparza / Katz Productions · Q Productions · Warner Bros. Pictures

All cast & crew

Director
Gregory Nava
Cinematography
Edward Lachman
Editor
Nancy Richardson
Producers
Robert Katz, Moctesuma Esparza

Photos

Awards summary

9 wins & 6 nominations total

Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Selena?
Gregory Nava directed Selena in 1997.
What is the IMDb rating?
Selena has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 from 33,924 votes.
Where can I watch Selena?
Selena is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is Selena?
Selena has a runtime of 2h 07min (127 minutes).
How much did Selena earn at the box office?
Selena earned $35,764,351 worldwide.

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