How does a man survive the very excesses that defined his era? In this raw and unflinching documentary, the legendary punk rock icon Billy Idol confronts his own mythology, a life story so extreme it seems miraculous he lived to tell it. Directed by the visionary Jonas Åkerlund, the film peels back the layers of the bleached-blonde sneer and "Rebel Yell" to reveal the turbulent journey of a survivor. Through archival chaos and intimate present-day reflections, Idol traces his path from the explosive birth of British punk with Generation X to global superstardom in the hedonistic 1980s, a period marked by relentless touring, infamous decadence, and a near-fatal motorcycle accident that became a pivotal crossroads. The narrative gains a compelling contemporary resonance through the perspective of superfan Miley Cyrus, whose own artistic rebellion draws a direct line to Idol's enduring influence. More than a simple retrospective, this is a visceral exploration of resilience, artistry, and the high cost of living life at full volume, asking what it truly means to cheat death and reclaim your own story.