The Damned: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead_
From Lemmy filmmaker Wes Orshoski comes the story of the long-ignored pioneers of punk: The Damned, the first U.K. punks on wax and the first to cross the Atlantic. This authorized film includes appearances from Chrissie Hynde, Mick Jones (The Clash), Lemmy and members of Pink Floyd, Black Flag, GNR, the Sex Pistols, Blondie, Buzzcocks, and more. Shot around the globe over three years, the film charts the band's complex history and infighting, as it celebrated its 35th anniversary and found its estranged former members striking out on their own anniversary tour, while still others battle cancer.
Starring
Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Damned: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead was released 11 years ago in 2015.
Overview
From Lemmy filmmaker Wes Orshoski comes the story of the long-ignored pioneers of punk: The Damned, the first U.K. punks on wax and the first to cross the At...
The Damned: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead is a Music, Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 47m.
CAST (12)
Dave Vanian
Self
Captain Sensible
Self
RS
Rat Scabies
Self
Fred Armisen
Self
Jello Biafra
Self
Lemmy Kilmister
Self
Chrissie Hynde
Self
Dexter Holland
Self
Duff McKagan
Self
Don Letts
Self
Keith Morris
Self
Mick Jones
Self
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What is The Damned: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead about?
From Lemmy filmmaker Wes Orshoski comes the story of the long-ignored pioneers of punk: The Damned, the first U.K. punks on wax and the first to cross the Atlantic. This authorized film includes appearances from Chrissie Hynde, Mick Jones (The Clash), Lemmy and members of Pink Floyd, Black Flag, GNR, the Sex Pistols, Blondie, Buzzcocks, and more. Shot around the globe over three years, the film charts the band's complex history and infighting, as it celebrated its 35th anniversary and found its estranged former members striking out on their own anniversary tour, while still others battle cancer.
How long is The Damned: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead?
The Damned: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who stars in The Damned: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead?
The cast of The Damned: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead includes Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, Fred Armisen, Jello Biafra.
What is the rating of The Damned: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead?
The Damned: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Music
Documentary