___ AND NANCY' Sid and Nancy is a 1986 British biographical film directed by Alex Cox. The film tells the story of Sid Vicious, bassist of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols, and his relationship with girlfriend Nancy Spungen. The film portrays the couple's tumultuous relationship, which ended with Nancy's death and Sid's subsequent arrest for her murder. The film was released to critical acclaim and has since become a cult classic.