The Decline of Western Civilization in order

A trilogy by Spheeris depicting life in Los Angeles at various points. 3 films, 4h 39m in all, in release order.

The Decline of Western Civilization
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.
Worth the Hype
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
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..
Popcorn Flick
The Decline of Western Civilization Part III
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.
Popcorn Flick

Frequently asked questions

What order should I watch The Decline of Western Civilization in?

1. The Decline of Western Civilization (1981), 2. The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988), 3. The Decline of Western Civilization Part III (1998).

How long does it take to watch all of The Decline of Western Civilization?

About 4h 39m across 3 released films.

Do any The Decline of Western Civilization films have post-credit scenes?

None are listed on TMDB.