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Where to Watch La Bamba(1987)

“Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.”

7IMDb
83%Rotten Tomatoes
65Metascore
DramaMusic1h 48m

Looking for where to watch La Bamba? You can currently find La Bamba online through Hulu, Amazon Video, and Apple iTunes. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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.

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La Bamba (1987), directed by Luis Valdez, is a drama film and is available to stream on 7 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.0/10 and 83% on Rotten Tomatoes from 779 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1987, it's a 1980s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.

The film stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, and Elizabeth Peña. At 108 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.

If you're looking to watch La Bamba online, the best option is Hulu for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Metropolis and M*A*S*H, both of which are available to stream right now.

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Frequently asked

  • No — La Bamba isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Hulu.
  • La Bamba is available to stream on Hulu in the US.
  • No — La Bamba isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Hulu.
  • Yes — La Bamba is available to stream for free (with ads) on Tubi, and it's also included with Hulu.
  • La Bamba runs 1h 48m (108 minutes total).
  • IMDb 7.0/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 65/100.

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