# Where to watch The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980) in the UK

> The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1980  
**Runtime:** 103 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.3/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Documentary, Music  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T22:48:33.196Z)  

## Synopsis

A rather incoherent post-breakup Sex Pistols "documentary", told from the point of view of Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, whose (arguable) position is that the Sex Pistols in particular and punk rock in general were an elaborate scam perpetrated by him in order to make "a million pounds."

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle in the UK?**

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**Is The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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