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La Bamba

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

7.3(783)19871h 48m
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Where to watch La Bamba in Mexico

La Bamba is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 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 783 viewers. Below you can see where to watch La Bamba in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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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.

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Themes & keywords

rock 'n' rollbiographydeathdying youngnostalgicmexican americanmarital rape1950sromantic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch La Bamba in Mexico?+

In Mexico, La Bamba is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is La Bamba on Netflix?+

La Bamba is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

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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