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Selma

2014·Movie·PG-13·128 min·7.4(2,324)

One dream can change the world.

"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.

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Where to watch Selma in United States

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Where is Selma streaming around the world?

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United StatesParamount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaMUBI, MUBI Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyAmazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainFilmin
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
JapanU-NEXT, Plus GAGA Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
South Koreawavve

About Selma

Selma is a 2014 English-language history and drama film directed by Ava DuVernay. The cast is led by David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 2300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel.

Selma was produced by Plan B Entertainment, Cloud Eight Films, and Ingenious Media and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 25, 2014, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $67 million worldwide.

Director
Ava DuVernay
Writers
Paul Webb, Ava DuVernay
Release date
December 25, 2014
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$67 million
Production
Plan B Entertainment, Cloud Eight Films, Ingenious Media
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Selma cast & crew

Selma was directed by Ava DuVernay and written by Paul Webb and Ava DuVernay.

The cast features David Oyelowo as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Carmen Ejogo as Coretta Scott King, Tom Wilkinson as President Lyndon B. Johnson, Giovanni Ribisi as Lee White, Tim Roth as Gov. George Wallace, and André Holland as Andrew Young.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jason Moran, cinematography is by Bradford Young, and it was produced by Nik Bower and Cameron McCracken.

Is Selma worth watching?

Selma holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 2,324 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed history films.

At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy history and drama, Selma is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Selma

In United States, you can stream Selma on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Selma

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Carmen Ejogo

Carmen Ejogo

Coretta Scott King

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

President Lyndon B. Johnson

Giovanni Ribisi

Giovanni Ribisi

Lee White

Tim Roth

Tim Roth

Gov. George Wallace

André Holland

André Holland

Andrew Young

Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo

Ralph Abernathy

Common

Common

James Bevel

Stephan James

Stephan James

John Lewis

Omar J. Dorsey

Omar J. Dorsey

James Orange

LaKeith Stanfield

LaKeith Stanfield

Jimmie Lee Jackson

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

Annie Lee Cooper

Selma — FAQs

Where can I watch Selma in United States?

Selma is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Selma on Paramount Plus Premium?

Yes — Selma is currently available on Paramount Plus Premium in United States.

What language is Selma in?

Selma is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Selma?

Selma runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

What is Selma rated?

Selma is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 2,324 ratings.

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