Selena
"Discover the true story of one of America's brightest stars... that faded too soon."
Originally released in 1997. Selena is a drama/music film. directed by Gregory Nava. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jennifer Lopez, Jackie Guerra, and Constance Marie
Synopsis
In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 21, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (1,290 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$60M
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jennifer Lopez
as Selena Quintanilla
Jackie Guerra
as Suzette Quintanilla
Constance Marie
as Marcela Quintanilla
Alex Meneses
as Sara
Jon Seda
as Chris Perez
Edward James Olmos
as Abraham Quintanilla
Jacob Vargas
as A. B. Quintanilla
Pete Astudillo
as Self - Dinos 1990's
Rubén C. González
as Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
Ricky Vela
as Self - Dinos 1990's
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $60,000,000
Production Companies
- Esparza / Katz Productions
- Q Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selena about?
In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with ...
Who directed Selena?
Selena was directed by Gregory Nava.
How long is Selena?
Selena has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was Selena released?
Selena was released on March 21, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Selena?
The main cast of Selena includes Jennifer Lopez, Jackie Guerra, Constance Marie, Alex Meneses, Jon Seda.
Is Selena worth watching?
Selena has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,290 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.