Movie

The Decline of Western Civilization

“See it in a theater.... where you can't get hurt.”

★ 7.2(114)19811h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Penelope Spheeris
Release date: 1981-07-01
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Budget: $100,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Spheeris Films Inc.
Part of: The Decline of Western Civilization Collection

The Decline of Western Civilization — trailer

About The Decline of Western Civilization

The Decline of Western Civilization is a 1981 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Penelope Spheeris, starring Eugene Tatu, Alice Bag and Claude Bessy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 114 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Decline of Western Civilization in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film. With Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, and X.

Cast

Eugene Tatu

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Alice Bag

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Claude Bessy

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Dinah Cancer

Self

Exene Cervenka

Self

Lorna Doom

Self

Darby Crash

Self

Don Bolles

Self

Philo Cramer

Self

John Doe

Self

Lee Ving

Self

Greg Ginn

Self

Themes & keywords

nihilismself-destructioninterviewpunk rocklos angeles, californiasubculturepunk bandwoman directorteen rebellive musicdiy cultureunderground musicindependent cinemaslam dancing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Decline of Western Civilization in France?+

The Decline of Western Civilization is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Decline of Western Civilization on Netflix?+

The Decline of Western Civilization is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Decline of Western Civilization?+

The Decline of Western Civilization has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Decline of Western Civilization?+

The Decline of Western Civilization stars Eugene Tatu, Alice Bag, Claude Bessy, Dinah Cancer and Exene Cervenka.

When did The Decline of Western Civilization come out?+

The Decline of Western Civilization is a 1981 movie directed by Penelope Spheeris.

What genre is The Decline of Western Civilization?+

The Decline of Western Civilization is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed The Decline of Western Civilization?+

The Decline of Western Civilization was directed by Penelope Spheeris.