Where to watch La Bamba in the United States
La Bamba (1987) is streaming on Netflix. Also available to rent on Apple TV+.
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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.
Can a kid from East L.A. outrun the shadow of a recurring plane crash nightmare to become a global rock icon? This biopic captures the frantic energy of 1950s rhythm and blues through the eyes of a rising legend fighting for his family's respect.
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Luis Valdez
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Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales, Joe Pantoliano, Marshall Crenshaw, Brian Setzer, Daniel Valdez, Howard Huntsberry
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La Bamba
You can stream La Bamba (1987) on Netflix with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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7.3/10
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83%
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Director
Luis Valdez
Cast
Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto, Esai Morales, Joe Pantoliano, Marshall Crenshaw, Brian Setzer, Daniel Valdez, Howard Huntsberry
6 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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