La Bamba

Movie

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About

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.
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Questions about La Bamba

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Where can I stream La Bamba legally?

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Is La Bamba worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

Is La Bamba based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is La Bamba in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in Mexico, United States.

What tropes does La Bamba use?

Artistic License – HistoryBreaking Bad News GentlyAnti-Role ModelIntrafamilial Class ConflictRecording Studio SceneStage MomRite-of-Passage Name ChangeParental FavoritismIronyDowner EndingTitle DropOne-Steve Limitand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for La Bamba, including Artistic License – History, Breaking Bad News Gently, Anti-Role Model.

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