# Sid and Nancy (1986)

> A volatile punk love story follows Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen through addiction, fame, and a devastating collapse.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8899

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Alex Cox
- Cast: Gary Oldman, Chloe Webb, David Hayman, Debby Bishop, Andrew Schofield, Xander Berkeley, Perry Benson, Tony London
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091954/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: visceral, bleak, volatile, music film night, punk cinema retrospective

## Synopsis

A haunting love story set against the backdrop of punk rock's chaotic rise.

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