D.O.A. (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1980, D.O.A. is a music, history and documentary film directed by Lech Kowalski, running about 95 minutes. “A Rite of Passage” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Documentary chronicaling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. Also concert and news footage.
Who’s in it. D.O.A. stars John Lydon as Himself, Sid Vicious as Himself, Nancy Spungen as Herself and Stiv Bators as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, D.O.A. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch D.O.A. page.
If you liked it. Fans of D.O.A. tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch D.O.A. (1980)?
- In US, D.O.A. is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is D.O.A. worth watching?
- D.O.A. holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in D.O.A.?
- D.O.A. stars John Lydon, Sid Vicious, Nancy Spungen, Stiv Bators and Billy Idol.
- When was D.O.A. released?
- D.O.A. was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.