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Selma

7.420142h 8mPG-13MovieHistoryDrama

"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.

DirectorAva DuVernay
WritersPaul Webb·Ava DuVernay
ProducersNik Bower·Cameron McCracken

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with AdsStarz Apple TV ChannelStarz Apple TV Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ava DuVernay

David Oyelowo
David Oyelowo
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Carmen Ejogo
Carmen Ejogo
Coretta Scott King
Tom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson
President Lyndon B. Johnson
Giovanni Ribisi
Giovanni Ribisi
Lee White
Tim Roth
Tim Roth
Gov. George Wallace
André Holland
André Holland
Andrew Young
Colman Domingo
Colman Domingo
Ralph Abernathy
Common
Common
James Bevel
Stephan James
Stephan James
John Lewis
Omar J. Dorsey
Omar J. Dorsey
James Orange
LaKeith Stanfield
LaKeith Stanfield
Jimmie Lee Jackson
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Annie Lee Cooper

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Selma — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Selma?

Selma is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and Starz in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video.

Is Selma on Netflix?

Yes — Selma is available on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Selma on Amazon Prime Video?

Selma isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Selma for free?

Selma is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is Selma based on a true story?

Yes — Selma is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).