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Where to Watch La Bamba (1987) in the US
- 1987
- PG-13
- 1h 48m
- 7.0IMDb
- 83%Rotten Tomatoes
- 65Metascore
La Bamba is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
This is the true story of Ritchie Valens, a young rock and roll singer who tragically died in a plane crash at age 17. The film follows Ritchie from his days in Pacoima, California where he and his family make a meager living working on farms to his rise as a star. The film also focuses on Ritchie's friendship and rivalry with his older brother Bob Morales and his relationship with Donna Ludwig, his girlfriend.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Luis Valdez
- Writer
- Luis Valdez
- Starring
- Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto
Details
- Release date
- Jul 24, 1987
- Language
- English, Spanish
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $54,215,416
- Awards
- 3 wins & 3 nominations total
Where to Watch La Bamba (1987) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch La Bamba in the United States?
- La Bamba is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Netflix (HD) and Sony Pictures Core (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream La Bamba or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Netflix (HD) and Sony Pictures Core (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch La Bamba for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV.
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