

Selma
“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.
Where to watch Selma in United States
Click a service to open Selma there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Selma streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Plus GAGA Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
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
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
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Carmen Ejogo
Coretta Scott King

Tom Wilkinson
President Lyndon B. Johnson

Giovanni Ribisi
Lee White

Tim Roth
Gov. George Wallace

André Holland
Andrew Young

Colman Domingo
Ralph Abernathy

Common
James Bevel

Stephan James
John Lewis

Omar J. Dorsey
James Orange

LaKeith Stanfield
Jimmie Lee Jackson

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.











