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The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) · Cineora

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A PENELOPE SPHEERIS FILM

The Decline of Western Civilization

19811h 40mNRMovie

DocumentaryMusic

IMDb7.5/ 10 · 5.9K votes

SEE IT IN A THEATER.... WHERE YOU CAN'T GET HURT.

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.

Gritty
Thought-provoking
Dark
Music

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Intense
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for late nights, a group of friends and talking about after. Contains drug use and strong language.

DirectorPenelope Spheeris

FormatFeature film

TMDB7.2 / 10

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