Where to watch La Bamba (1987) tonight
La Bamba (1987) runs 1 h 48 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.3 from 847 TMDB members. Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob, and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly.
- Runtime
- 1 h 48 min — ends 9:48 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Released
- July 24, 1987
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 from 847 votes
- Director
- Luis Valdez
- Starring
- Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is La Bamba?
- La Bamba is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is La Bamba rated?
- La Bamba is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is La Bamba a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream La Bamba?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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