"Sid and Nancy" is a biographical film released in 1986, directed by Alex Cox. It tells the tumultuous love story of Sid Vicious, the bassist of the punk rock band Sex Pistols, and Nancy Spungen, a troubled young woman. The film explores their passionate yet destructive relationship, set against the backdrop of the late 1970s punk rock scene in New York City. The narrative delves into themes of addiction, fame, and the impact of toxic relationships. It portrays the couple's struggles with drug use and the eventual tragic events leading to Nancy's death, which profoundly affected Sid's life and legacy in the music world.