Movie

Selma

“One dream can change the world.”

★ 7.4(2,323)20142h 8m

Selma is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in United Arab Emirates. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ava DuVernay
Release date: 2014-12-25
Runtime: 2h 8m
Language: English
Box office: $66,787,908
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Plan B Entertainment

Selma — trailer

About Selma

Selma is a 2014 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by Ava DuVernay, starring David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo and Tom Wilkinson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 2,323 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Selma in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

"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.

Cast

David Oyelowo

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Carmen Ejogo

Coretta Scott King

Tom Wilkinson

President Lyndon B. Johnson

Giovanni Ribisi

Lee White

Tim Roth

Gov. George Wallace

André Holland

Andrew Young

Colman Domingo

Ralph Abernathy

Common

James Bevel

Stephan James

John Lewis

Omar J. Dorsey

James Orange

LaKeith Stanfield

Jimmie Lee Jackson

Oprah Winfrey

Annie Lee Cooper

Themes & keywords

alabamacivil rightsmartin luther kingbased on true storypresidentprotest marchwoman directorselma1960safrican american historyinspirationalinformative

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Selma in United Arab Emirates?+

In United Arab Emirates, Selma is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Selma on Netflix?+

Selma is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is Selma?+

Selma has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in Selma?+

Selma stars David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson, Giovanni Ribisi and Tim Roth.

When did Selma come out?+

Selma is a 2014 movie directed by Ava DuVernay.

What genre is Selma?+

Selma is History and Drama film.

Who directed Selma?+

Selma was directed by Ava DuVernay.