My Generation

My Generation is a documentary that explores the emergence of pop culture in London during the 1960s. Narrated by Michael Caine, the film examines a period of cultural shift where music, fashion, and a breakdown of traditional class barriers allowed people from working-class backgrounds to achieve superstardom. Through personal anecdotes and archival footage, the story highlights the influence of figures such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Twiggy, and Mary Quant.

Directed by David Batty and written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, this United Kingdom production features appearances and voice work from Michael Caine, David Bailey, Twiggy, Mary Quant, Marianne Faithfull, and Joan Collins. The film utilized a six-year production period to gather its historical materials.

Released in 2017, the film has received generally positive feedback from viewers, holding a 7.1 rating on IMDb from 2,400 votes and a 7 rating on TMDB from 58 votes. These audience scores are higher than the film critics' rating of 6.3 based on 28 reviews.