Blank Generation (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1980, Blank Generation is a drama and music film directed by Ulli Lommel, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Nada, a beautiful French journalist on assignment in New York, records the life and work of an up and coming punk rock star, Billy. Soon she enters into a volatile relationship with him and must decide whether to continue with it, or return to her lover, a fellow journalist trying to track down the elusive Andy Warhol.
Who’s in it. Blank Generation stars Carole Bouquet as Nada, Richard Hell as Billy, Ulli Lommel as Hoffritz and Suzanna Love as Lizzy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Blank Generation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blank Generation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blank Generation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blank Generation (1980)?
- In US, Blank Generation is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blank Generation worth watching?
- Blank Generation holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blank Generation?
- Blank Generation stars Carole Bouquet, Richard Hell, Ulli Lommel, Suzanna Love and Howard Grant.
- When was Blank Generation released?
- Blank Generation was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.