The Decline of the American Empire Collection
3 movies · 1986–2007
"The Decline of the American Empire Collection" is a three-film series by Denys Arcand, released between 1986 and 2007. The collection comprises three films with a total runtime of 304 minutes and a reported total budget of $16,200,000, generating $68,299,338 in revenue. The films within the collection explore themes related to American society and its perceived decline. For example, Le Déclin de l'empire américain (1986) and The Barbarian Invasions (2003) are included in this compilation. The series spans two decades, with each film having a runtime between 99 and 104 minutes. The collection’s films have collectively achieved an IMDb rating of 7.1, 7.5, and 6.8 respectively. The total revenue generated by the entire collection is $68,299,338.
Franchise cast
Pierre CurziPierre
Rémy GirardRémy
Louise PortalDiane
Dorothée BerrymanLouise
Macha GrenonBéatrice de Savoie
Yves JacquesClaude
Gilles PelletierRaymond Leclerc
Gaston LepagePréposé à l'accueil
Daniel BrièreAlain
Dominique MichelDominique
Jean-René OuelletPolicier / St-Bernard de Clairvaux
Diane KrugerVéronica Star
Donald SutherlandDonald Sutherland
Marie-Josée CrozeNathalie
Emma de CaunesKarine Tendance
Gabriel ArcandMario
Monia ChokriJeune femme arabe
Marina HandsGaëlle
Rufus WainwrightLe jeune prince / Le prince chantant
Sophie LorainFirst LoverAll movies in chronological order
The Decline of the American EmpireFour university professors – Remy, Claude, Pierre, and Alain – gather at a country house to cook a meal together. Their shared cooking and conversation evolve into open discussions about sex, relationships, and personal experiences. Simultaneously, their partners – Louise, Dominique, Diane, and Danielle – discuss similar topics at a city health gym. That evening, everyone reunites for dinner at the house, where a surprise guest, Mario, an acquaintance of Diane’s, arrives with his own unexpected addition. The film examines the connections between love, sexuality, and the challenges of human relationships through these characters' interactions.2.5Stream on
The Barbarian InvasionsYears after 'The Decline of the American Empire,' Remy, a middle-aged Montreal college professor, is diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. His ex-wife, Louise, asks their estranged son Sebastian, a successful businessman in London, to return home. Sebastian mobilizes his resources, navigating the Canadian healthcare system to support his father's fight, and reunites Remy with old friends: Pierre, Alain, Dominique, Diane, and Claude, who come to say goodbye.2.0Stream on
Days of DarknessJean-Marc exists in a world that feels off-kilter. His wife and children barely notice him; he's a detached civil servant in Montreal, going through the motions at work. He fantasizes about romance, but finds genuine connection only with his ailing mother. When his wife unexpectedly moves to Toronto for work, Jean-Marc decides to make changes – to reconnect with his daughters, revitalize his social life, and shake things up at the office. In a world that often feels absurd, can he actually make a difference?1.8
