The Filth and the Fury
2000 · Movie · R · 108 min · ★ 6.9 · 89% critics
Julien Temple’s documentary follows punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols as the movement takes shape, blending archival footage with never-before-seen performances, rehearsals, and recording sessions. Interviews with group members offer an up-close look at the story as it unfolded, capturing the energy of a scene discovering itself.
Also known as The Filth and the Fury: A Sex Pistols Film
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Details
- Years
- 2000
- Release date
- 2000-03-29
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Critic score
- 89/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (80 votes)
About
If you love punk history and firsthand music-scene stories, The Filth and the Fury delivers an energetic ride; Not for you if you want a scripted narrative or prefer films like Beastie Boys Story or American Hardcore over documentary-style retrospectives.
Pros: lively punk energy; fresh archival material; engaging interviews | Cons: niche music focus; historical tone
Themes
- punk rock
- biography
- sex pistols
- rock music
- retrospective
Cast & crew
John Lydon
as Self
Steve Jones
as Self
Paul Cook
as Self
Glen Matlock
as Self
Sid Vicious
as Self (archive footage)
Malcolm McLaren
as Self
David Bowie
as Self (archive footage)
Alice Cooper
as Self (archive footage)
Stewart Copeland
as Self (archive footage)
Bryan Ferry
as Self (archive footage)
Directed by Julien Temple