Official movie poster for Selma (2014), a history drama film

Selma(2014)

One dream can change the world.

7.4(2,363)2h 8m2014-12-25
HistoryDrama

Selma Synopsis

"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.

Selma (2014) is a history and drama film directed by Ava DuVernay, released on December 25, 2014 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson and Giovanni Ribisi. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 2,363 ratings.

Director:
Ava DuVernay
Writers:
Paul Webb, Ava DuVernay
Producers:
Christian Colson, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Cinematographer:
Bradford Young
Composer:
Jason Moran
Production:
Plan B Entertainment, Cloud Eight Films, Ingenious Media, Harpo Films
Budget:
$20,000,000
Revenue:
$66,787,908
Status:
Released

Selma (2014) Trailer

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Selma Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Selma.

Official Trailer

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Speech in Montgomery - Movie Final Scene

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Selma Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 2,363 ratings.

Martha

1/10

I put off watching this movie because I am from Selma Alabama and I grew up there. Being from a town that was the heart of the Civil Rights Movement is hard growing up as a poor white girl because some of the black people in that town hold the racism against every white person and do to this day. I've never been one to be prejudice, but some of the people in that town really are and I think it has a lot to do with…

Reviewed on July 26, 2022

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Selma – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Selma online?

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Selma (2014) is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Selma?

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The main cast of Selma (2014) includes David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson, Giovanni Ribisi and Tim Roth. The film was directed by Ava DuVernay. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Selma released?

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Selma was released on December 25, 2014 and runs for 2h 8m.

Is Selma worth watching?

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Selma (2014) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 2,363 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Selma?

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Yes. The official Selma trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.