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The Decline of Western Civilization

7.219811h 40mNRMovieDocumentaryMusic

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.

DirectorPenelope Spheeris
WriterPenelope Spheeris
ProducersPenelope Spheeris·Gordon Brown

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Cast · Directed by Penelope Spheeris

ETEugene Tatu
Eugene Tatu
Self
ABAlice Bag
Alice Bag
Self
CBClaude Bessy
Claude Bessy
Self
DCDinah Cancer
Dinah Cancer
Self
ECExene Cervenka
Exene Cervenka
Self
LDLorna Doom
Lorna Doom
Self
DCDarby Crash
Darby Crash
Self
DBDon Bolles
Don Bolles
Self
PC
Philo Cramer
Self
JDJohn Doe
John Doe
Self
LVLee Ving
Lee Ving
Self
GGGreg Ginn
Greg Ginn
Self

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The Decline of Western Civilization — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Decline of Western Civilization?

The Decline of Western Civilization is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Decline of Western Civilization on Netflix?

No, The Decline of Western Civilization is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is The Decline of Western Civilization on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Decline of Western Civilization is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Decline of Western Civilization for free?

The Decline of Western Civilization is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Decline of Western Civilization?

Yes — The Decline of Western Civilization is followed by The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988) in the Decline of Western Civilization Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Decline of Western Civilization?

The Decline of Western Civilization is the first film in the Decline of Western Civilization Collection.

Is The Decline of Western Civilization part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Decline of Western Civilization is part of a trilogy, alongside The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988) and The Decline of Western Civilization Part III (1998).

How many movies are in the Decline of Western Civilization Collection?

There are 3 films in the Decline of Western Civilization Collection: The Decline of Western Civilization (1981), The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988) and The Decline of Western Civilization Part III (1998).