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Selena

Seen it?

1997 | 127 min | Drama, Music, History

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Elvis, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $60 million worldwide on a $20 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 247K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gregory Nava

  • 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