D.O.A.(1981)
A Rite of Passage
D.O.A. Synopsis
Documentary chronicling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. Also concert and news footage.
D.O.A. (1981) is a documentary, music and history film directed by Lech Kowalski, released on April 10, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars John Lydon, Sid Vicious, Nancy Spungen and Stiv Bators. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Lech Kowalski
- Status:
- Released
D.O.A. (1981) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for D.O.A. before you stream it.
D.O.A. Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Lydon
as Self
Sid Vicious
as Self
Nancy Spungen
as Self
- Stiv Bators
Stiv Bators
as Self
Billy Idol
as Self
Joe Strummer
as Self
Steve Jones
as Self
Paul Cook
as Self
Glen Matlock
as Self
Topper Headon
as Self
Paul Simonon
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Lech Kowalski.
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D.O.A. Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 21 ratings.
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D.O.A. – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch D.O.A. online?
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D.O.A. (1981) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in D.O.A.?
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The main cast of D.O.A. (1981) includes John Lydon, Sid Vicious, Nancy Spungen, Stiv Bators and Billy Idol. The film was directed by Lech Kowalski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was D.O.A. released?
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D.O.A. was released on April 10, 1981 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is D.O.A. worth watching?
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D.O.A. (1981) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, music and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for D.O.A.?
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Yes. The official D.O.A. trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.