Cast: John Lydon

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring John Lydon. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Filth and the Fury

2000 · Documentary · 108 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Julien Temple

Cast John Lydon · Steve Jones · Paul Cook · Glen Matlock

Synopsis Although their career lasted a bit less than two years, few rock bands have made a more dramatic impact than the Sex Pistols, who quickly rose to international infamy as the best-known British punk band, then fell apart shortly after...

7.4

2K votes

7.4

2K votes

Mayor of the Sunset Strip

2002 · Documentary · 94 min. · United States

Direction George Hickenlooper

Cast Rodney Bingenheimer · Exene Cervenka · John Doe · X

Synopsis A look at the history of fame in the world through the eyes of pop star impresario, Rodney Bingenheimer

6.8

26 votes

6.8

26 votes

Direction Drew Stone

Cast Michael Alago · Metallica · Nina Simone · John Lydon

Synopsis 'Who The Fuck Is That Guy'? The Fabulous Journey Of Michael Alago tells the astonishing story of a gay Puerto Rican kid growing up in a Hasidic Brooklyn neighborhood, who got on the subway one day and began a musical...

6.1

81 votes

6.1

81 votes

Sons of Norway

2011 · Movie · 87 min. · Norway

Direction Jens Lien

Cast Åsmund Høeg · Sven Nordin · Sonja Richter · Trond Nilssen

Synopsis The 70's. Rykkinn, Norway. Punk scene is spreading all over, just like Nikojaj's curisosity, who wants to rebelling against the system. Which is, however, pretty dificult considering that his father, hippie and freethinker, wants to accomplice to everything he does.

5.9

74 votes

5.9

74 votes

Cop Killers (Order of Death)

1983 · Movie · 117 min. · Italy

Direction Roberto Faenza

Cast Harvey Keitel · John Lydon · Nicole García · Leonard Mann

Synopsis A pair of corrupt cops spend their illegal cash on an uptown New York City flat.

4.8

24 votes

4.8

24 votes

D.O.A.

1980 · Documentary · 95 min. · United States

Direction Lech Kowalski

Cast Sid Vicious · Joe Strummer · Nancy Spungen · Billy Idol

Synopsis Documentary chronicling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. Also concert and news footage.

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Acceleration Punk

1977 · Documentary · 90 min. · France

Direction Robert Glassman

Cast Rick Butler · Paul Cook · Jayne County · Bruce Foxton

Synopsis 1977 punk documentary filmed in the UK & France. Bands featured include The Jam, The Stinky Toys, The Damned, The Police, Wayne County & The Electric Chairs and The Sex Pistols.

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Rebel Dread

2020 · Documentary · 86 min. · United Kingdom

Direction William E. Badgley

Cast Jazzie B · Norman Jay · Mick Jones · Jeannette Lee

Synopsis The story of Don Letts, the iconic cultural mover and shaker, filmmaker, musician and raconteur.

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Dreadtown

2018 · Documentary · United Kingdom

Direction Yoni Gal

Cast C. Thomas Howell · Danny Glover · Snoop Dogg · Gwen Stefani

Synopsis Dreadtown tells the story of British reggae group Steel Pulse, who emerged from the racial turbulence of 1970s Britain to become one of the world's most loved and enduring reggae bands.

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The Public Image Is Rotten

2017 · Documentary · 103 min. · United States

Direction Tabbert Fiiller

Cast Martin Atkins · John Lydon · Jah Wobble

Synopsis British rock icon John Lydon and fellow bandmates recall the years they spent performing as Public Image Ltd.

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Soul Boys of the Western World

2014 · Documentary · 110 min. · United Kingdom

Direction George Hencken

Cast Tony Hadley · John Keeble · Gary Kemp · Steve Norman

Synopsis Set against the backdrop of the 80's music scene, this documentary charts the meteoric rise, fall and ultimate reunion of pop sensation, Spandau Ballet told by the band members themselves with unseen archive footage that will thrill the many fans...

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