How to watch the The Decline of Western Civilization films in order
There are 3 The Decline of Western Civilization films, about 4.7 hours in total. The first was released in 1981, the latest in 1998. Watching in release order is the safest way to meet the story as audiences did.
A trilogy by Spheeris depicting life in Los Angeles at various points.
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The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)
1 Jul 1981 · 100 min
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.
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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)
17 Jun 1988 · 93 min
An exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with particular emphasis on glam metal. It features concert footage and interviews of legendary heavy metal and hard rock bands and artists such as Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Megadeth, Motörhead, Ozzy Osbourne and W.A.S.P..
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The Decline of Western Civilization Part III (1998)
13 Nov 1998 · 86 min
A musical study of Los Angeles in the late 90s, where homeless teens roam the streets and profess to live a punk lifestyle of music, drugs, and flouting authority.
Order and dates from TMDB collection data. Unreleased entries are added once they get a release date.