La Bamba (1987)
1987-07-24 • Drama, Music • 1h48m • Released
User Score
Born into poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American dream.
Watch NowOverview
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.
New Visions Pictures, Columbia Pictures
You might also like
The Doors - 1991
I'm Not There - 2007
Cadillac Records - 2008
Blonde - 2022
Blaze - 2018
Nowhere Boy - 2009
The Five Heartbeats - 1991
Clika - 2026
Rocketman - 2019
Hounddog - 2008
All Eyez on Me - 2017
Get On Up - 2014
Jailhouse Rock - 1957
Ray - 2004
To Write Love on Her Arms - 2015
The Killer Inside Me - 2010
Horns - 2013
Where the Truth Lies - 2005
Crossroads - 1986
Better Man - 2024