Edward James Olmos, Jennifer Lopez, John Seda

By the age of 23, Selena Quintanilla Perez had seen almost all of her dreams come true. She and her family had risen together to a level of success they had hardly imagined, and their upward climb sho...( read more  read more... )wed no signs of stopping. Selena, with her blend of natural talent, boundless energy and magnetic charm, was poised to become popular music's next big superstar, until her life was cut short at the hands of a friend she had thought loyal.

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PG, 2 hrs. 7 min.

Directed by: Gregory Nava

Release Date: March 21, 1997

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DVD Release Date: September 23, 1997

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  • March 28, 2008
    I know somebody who cries every single time she sees this movie. That in itself shows that this film touches people.
  • March 3, 2008
    Jennifer Lopez does a fine job in a descent movie.
  • March 3, 2008
    JLo doin some good acting
  • February 8, 2008
    Very good biopic.
  • February 3, 2008
    Pending Review...

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  • November 15, 2009
    Great... for older, married ladys
  • November 13, 2009
    Before she was JLo. It's a good movie it'll bring on the sads though.
  • November 13, 2009
    i miss you selena.remember selena forever.
  • November 10, 2009
    I just love watching this movie,I think Jennifer Lopez did a great job.
  • November 5, 2009
    I love this movie. It's a classic. Very touching.

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  • tijgertje204
    November 13, 2009
    selena forever.I miss you angel.
  • pinki3ros3
    February 28, 2009
    Brings me to tears to watch this movie. You will always be remembered Selena, RIP :(
  • Msbubbles99
    October 8, 2008
    Selena is so fantastic but how do i watch the movie on here?
  • CutieCubana3
    August 22, 2008
    I looove Selena and her music.This movie is my most fav movies.I miss Selena, she will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Selena
  • anahimaitedulcelomej
    July 22, 2008
    yo amor este chica musica chica rocas!!! para siempre!!!!!!!
  • SpazzedAllOver
    May 22, 2008
    i love this movie & her music..its so sad she left so violently & soon.
  • kcbeauty11
    August 8, 2007
    selena was a great singer I have live the last concert movie and cd and the selena movie.we will always keep selenas music alive
  • salingfun
    June 8, 2007
    I love to watch this movie!!!!!!!!
    Very interested
  • methot4u
    April 24, 2007
    we miss selena so much and i'm happy the los dinos are goin on tour for her
  • HICHICKA
    April 15, 2007
    I looooooooooove this movie. I wished that Selena was still alive. I would go and see she in concert.Lol. Jennifer Lopez did a good job playing as selena. Jennifer kinda looks like Selena. LOl. I looooooooove this movie again. I am a Selena fan.

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