Selma is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

Selma is rated PG-13 in the US.

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Selma (2014) runs 2 h 8 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.4 from 2,389 TMDB members. "Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.

Runtime: 2 h 8 min — ends 10:08 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: History, Drama
Released: December 25, 2014
TMDB rating: 7.4 / 10 from 2,389 votes
Director: Ava DuVernay
Starring: David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson, Giovanni Ribisi
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.History and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free).

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How long is Selma?: Selma is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Selma rated?: Selma is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Selma a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. History and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Selma?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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