Sid and Nancy (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1986, Sid and Nancy is a drama, romance and music film directed by Alex Cox, running about 114 minutes. “Love Kills.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. January 1978. After their success in England, the punk rock band Sex Pistols venture out on their tour of the southern United States. Temperamental bassist Sid Vicious is forced by his band mates to travel without his troubled girlfriend, Nancy Spungen, who will meet him in New York. When the band breaks up and Sid begins his solo career in a hostile city, the turbulent couple definitely falls into the depths of drug addiction.
Who’s in it. Sid and Nancy stars Gary Oldman as Sid Vicious, Chloe Webb as Nancy Spungen, David Hayman as Malcolm McLaren and Debby Bishop as Phoebe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Sid and Nancy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sid and Nancy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sid and Nancy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sid and Nancy (1986)?
- In US, Sid and Nancy is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sid and Nancy worth watching?
- Sid and Nancy holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sid and Nancy?
- Sid and Nancy stars Gary Oldman, Chloe Webb, David Hayman, Debby Bishop and Andrew Schofield.
- When was Sid and Nancy released?
- Sid and Nancy was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.