La Bamba (1987): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to La Bamba: streaming options, cast and core facts.
La Bamba (1987) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Lou Diamond Phillips as Ritchie Valens; Danielle von Zerneck as Donna Ludwig; Elizabeth Peña as Rosie Morales; Rosanna DeSoto as Connie Valenzuela; Esai Morales as Bob Morales; Joe Pantoliano as Bob Keane; Marshall Crenshaw as Buddy Holly; Brian Setzer as Eddie Cochran
About La Bamba
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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch La Bamba?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of La Bamba?
Lou Diamond Phillips as Ritchie Valens; Danielle von Zerneck as Donna Ludwig; Elizabeth Peña as Rosie Morales; Rosanna DeSoto as Connie Valenzuela; Esai Morales as Bob Morales; Joe Pantoliano as Bob Keane; Marshall Crenshaw as Buddy Holly; Brian Setzer as Eddie Cochran
Is this La Bamba guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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