La Bamba

1987 • 108 minutes
4.8
157 reviews
82%
Tomatometer
PG-13
Rating
Eligible
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About this movie

The life of rock 'n' roll legend Richie Valens bursts across the screen in this celebrated, music-filled movie with star-making performances by LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS as Richie and ESAI MORALES as his half-brother Bob. LA BAMBA depicts the 17-year-old Mexican-American's rocket rise to fame, from field laborer to rock star with a string of hit singles and a date with destiny. Fueled by Valens' hit songs performed by the Grammy-winning Los Lobos as well as classic '50's tunes, LA BAMBA recreates the thrilling early days of rock and pays homage to the enduring legacy of a remarkable talent whose music crossed all borders. MPAA Rating: PG-13 © 1986 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rating
PG-13

Ratings and reviews

4.8
157 reviews
Ada Torres
November 17, 2013
La bamba is a movie that takes you back in time when Ritchie Valens was becoming a star. A brother that loved him but yet jealous of his success. A mom that was as helpful to his success as she could. A tragedy on a coin toss that he won to get on that fatal plane crash. Best part of the movie is when the brother yells his name " Ritchie" surely will make you cry....awesome movie a must see!!!!
A Google user
September 17, 2012
Sex, drugs, and rock n roll, mild on the first two. Great movie all in all. "Not my Ritchie".
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Lily Marin
January 13, 2014
I LOVE THIS MOVIE IT WAS A GREAT MOVIE AND HE WAS A GREAT SINGER! I LOVE THE ENDING OF THE MOVIE.!THE MOVIE IS SAD AND COOL AT THE SAME TIME.