La Bamba

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

1987PG-131h 48mMovieStreaming now

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.

• Drama
• Music
• Rock 'N' Roll
• Biography
• Death
• Dying Young
• Nostalgic
• Mexican American
• Marital Rape
• 1950s