I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol

I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol is a music documentary that chronicles the rise of the Sex Pistols. The film follows a group of social outcasts who sought to challenge societal conventions and disrupt the music industry. Drawing from a novel by founding member Glen Matlock, the narrative explores the atmosphere of early 1970s Britain and the emergence of the punk scene. It covers the band's search for a singer and the contrast between the bleak national mood and the energy surrounding McLaren's shop, while highlighting Matlock's specific contributions to the group.

The film was directed by Nick Mead and Andre Relis and produced in the United States. The cast features appearances by band members Glen Matlock, Steve Jones, and Paul Cook, along with Clem Burke, Debbie Harry, and Wayne Kramer. The documentary has a runtime of 80 minutes and was released on July 2, 2026.