Where to watch La Bamba in Canada
La Bamba is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 28 May 2026.
About La Bamba
La Bamba is a 1987 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Luis Valdez, starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck and Elizabeth Peña. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 785 viewers. Below you can see where to watch La Bamba in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
La Bamba trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Lou Diamond Phillips
Ritchie Valens
Danielle von Zerneck
Donna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peña
Rosie Morales
Rosanna DeSoto
Connie Valenzuela
Esai Morales
Bob Morales
Joe Pantoliano
Bob Keane
Marshall Crenshaw
Buddy Holly
Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
Daniel Valdez
Lelo
Howard Huntsberry
Jackie Wilson
Felipe Cantu
Curandero
Eddie Frias
Chino
Mike Moroff
Mexican Ed
Geoffrey Rivas
Rudy
Sam Anderson
Mr. Ludwig
Maggie Gwinn
Mrs. Ludwig
Jeffrey Alan Chandler
Alan Freed
Stephen Lee
Big Bopper
John Quade
Bartender
Lettie Ibarra
Vera
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch La Bamba in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream La Bamba on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.
Is La Bamba on Netflix?+
Yes — La Bamba is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.
How long is La Bamba?+
La Bamba has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Who stars in La Bamba?+
La Bamba stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña, Rosanna DeSoto and Esai Morales.
When did La Bamba come out?+
La Bamba is a 1987 movie directed by Luis Valdez.
What genre is La Bamba?+
La Bamba is Drama and Music film.
Who directed La Bamba?+
La Bamba was directed by Luis Valdez.
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