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Selma

7.420142h 8m12MovieHistoryDrama

"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

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ava DuVernay

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

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Selma — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Selma?

Selma isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Selma on Netflix?

No, Selma is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Selma on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Selma for free?

Selma isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

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).