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The Doom Generation (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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The Doom Generation is a 1995 action thriller directed by Gregg Araki, starring Margaret Cho, James Duval and Johnathon Schaech. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $287,334 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 1996. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Stream it on Kanopy and Strand Releasing, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
worldwide gross
$287.3K
award nomination
1
Metascore
48
The Doom Generation (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Gregg Araki
Genres
Action , Drama , Thriller , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Doom Generation About?

The premise of The Doom Generation without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two restless teenagers, Jordan and Amy, impulsively take in a charismatic drifter named Xavier, unleashing a wave of chaos into their lives. As they embark on a reckless journey, they encounter a landscape filled with violence, desire, and disorientation. Amy is forced to confront a difficult past that intertwines with the present, jeopardizing the tenuous connection she shares with Jordan and Xavier.

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Where to watch

Where to Watch The Doom Generation

Stream it on Kanopy and Strand Releasing, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Doom Generation Cast

Margaret Cho leads the cast, with James Duval and Johnathon Schaech. Directed by Gregg Araki; 10 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

The Doom Generation Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Doom Generation 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Plot

The Doom Generation Plot Summary

What happens in The Doom Generation from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Teenage lovers Jordan White and Amy Blue embark on a night out, unexpectedly picking up a charming drifter named Xavier Red during their drive home from a club. Renaming him “X,” the trio’s plans take a drastic turn after a seemingly simple stop at a convenience store leads to unforeseen chaos. In a tragic accident, X kills the store’s owner, throwing them into a whirlwind of panic as they seek refuge in a nearby motel to evade the law.

Full summary

The whole story of The Doom Generation, scene by scene

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Box office

The Doom Generation Box Office

The Doom Generation grossed $287,334 worldwide.

1995 box office

Worldwide gross

$287.3K

US & Canada
$284.8K
Awards

The Doom Generation Awards & Nominations

The Doom Generation earned 1 award nomination, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 1996.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

The Doom Generation Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Trailer
  • Trailer Official Restoration Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Doom Generation?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What do Jordan, Amy, and X encounter at the beginning of their night?

Cars

Cars in The Doom Generation

7 cars on screen, including the 1973 Lincoln Continental and the Jeep CJ-5.

All 7 cars
  • 1973 Lincoln Continental in The Doom Generation 1973 Lincoln Continental Main role
  • Jeep CJ-5 in The Doom Generation Jeep CJ-5 Minor role
  • 1975 AMC Pacer in The Doom Generation 1975 AMC Pacer Background role
  • 1984 Ford Tempo in The Doom Generation 1984 Ford Tempo Background role
Details

The Doom Generation Also Known As

26 alternative titles, including “Elátkozott generáció” and “Generación maldita”.

Also known as
  • Elátkozott generáció
  • Generación maldita
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  • Paumés et corrompus
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  • Zkurvená generace
  • Tuomion sukupolvi
  • Generation der Verdammten
  • Η καταστροφική γενιά
  • Elátkozott generáció - Gyönyörök és kivégzések
  • Nasl e Bad
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  • ドゥーム・ジェネレーション
  • Doom Generation - Stracone pokolenie
  • Поколение игры 'Doom'
  • Dum generacija
  • Maldita generación
  • Geração Maldita
  • Neetud sugupõlv
  • Generación sin futuro
  • Поколение игры «Doom»
  • 玩尽末世纪
  • Kıyamet Kuşağı
  • Doom: Geração Maldita
  • 둠 제너레이션
  • Generația osândei

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FAQ

The Doom Generation FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of The Doom Generation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Doom Generation?

The Doom Generation runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was The Doom Generation released?

The Doom Generation was released on October 27, 1995.

Who directed The Doom Generation?

The Doom Generation was directed by Gregg Araki.

More films by Gregg Araki

Who is in the cast of The Doom Generation?

The Doom Generation stars Margaret Cho, James Duval and Johnathon Schaech, among 10 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Doom Generation?

In the US, The Doom Generation is streaming on Kanopy and Strand Releasing and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did The Doom Generation make at the box office?

The Doom Generation grossed $287,334 worldwide.

How is The Doom Generation rated?

The Doom Generation has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 48 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Was The Doom Generation nominated for any awards?

The Doom Generation received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

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