Selena (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Selena is a 1997 biographical drama directed by Gregory Nava, starring Jennifer Lopez, Jon Seda and Edward James Olmos. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $35.8 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) at the Golden Globes 1998. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Gregory Nava
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Selena About?
The premise of Selena without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Born into a musical family in Texas, Selena Quintanilla’s career blossoms as she performs alongside her father at local events. Her captivating talent and charismatic personality quickly win over audiences, and she finds love with Chris Perez. Their relationship faces challenges due to her father’s reservations. As Selena achieves mainstream success and prepares to release a highly anticipated English-language album, her life is tragically cut short, leaving behind a legacy of music and a devoted following.
Selena Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- singer
- tejano
- latin music
- marriage
- mexican restaurant
- mexican american
- mother daughter relationship
- fan club
- murder
- father daughter relationship
- 1980s
- 1960s
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- hispanic
- national film registry
- spanish as a second language
- family band
- cult following
- rock 'n' roll
- racism
- love
- dancing
- racial segregation
- singing
- flashback
- family relationships
- mexico
- embezzlement
- elopement
- bustier
- domineering father
- tour bus
- texas
- restaurant
- haircut
- first love
- f rated
- character name as title
- one word title
- overalls
- scene during opening credits
- pop music
- dance music
- domestic drama
- showbiz drama
- mexican american history
- drummer
- year 1981
- year 1995
- forename as title
- sister sister relationship
Selena Cast
Jennifer Lopez leads the cast, with Jon Seda and Edward James Olmos. Directed by Gregory Nava.
- Director Gregory Nava
More from Gregory Nava
More films directed by Gregory Nava, best-rated first: El Norte, Bordertown, Why Do Fools Fall In Love and My Family.
Selena Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Selena 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 77% User score
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Selena Plot Summary
What happens in Selena from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1961, a young Abraham Quintanilla and his band “The Dinos” face rejection from a white restaurant owner, who turns them away for an audition based on their “Whites Only” policy. Shortly after, they perform at a nightclub named “Lerma’s” for a Mexican audience. However, chaos ensues when they choose to sing “We Belong Together”, straying from music typically embraced by their cultural background, resulting in a riot that forces the band to escape.
Full summary
The whole story of Selena, scene by scene
Selena Box Office
Selena grossed $35.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$35.8M
- US & Canada
- $35.8M
Selena Awards & Nominations
Selena earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) at the Golden Globes 1998.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Jennifer Lopez
Selena Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser 25th Anniversary Trailer
How Well Do You Know Selena?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of Selena's band?
Cars in Selena
26 cars on screen, including the Eagle Model 01 and the 1994 Kenworth W-900 L.
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1994 Kenworth W-900 L Important role -
1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa Important role -
1995 Chevrolet C-1500 Minor role
Selena Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Селена” and “Σελίνα”.
- Also known as
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- Селена
- Σελίνα
- Dalok szárnyán
- Selena - Ein amerikanischer Traum
- סלינה
- 셀레나, სელენა
- 哭泣的玫瑰
- セレナ
- เซลีนา
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Movies Like Selena
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including El cantante, Chavela and Emilia Pérez.
Selena FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Selena, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Selena?
Selena runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Selena released?
Selena was released on March 21, 1997.
Who directed Selena?
Selena was directed by Gregory Nava.
More films by Gregory Nava Who is in the cast of Selena?
Selena stars Jennifer Lopez, Jon Seda and Edward James Olmos.
How much did Selena make at the box office?
Selena grossed $35.8 million worldwide.
How is Selena rated?
Selena has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 67 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
Was Selena nominated for any awards?
Selena received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Selena have a post-credit scene?
No. Selena has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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