Trainspotting (1996)
Movie 1h 34m ★ 8.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 1996, Trainspotting is a crime and drama movie. It is directed by Danny Boyle. The cast includes Peter Mullan, Kevin McKidd and Kelly Macdonald. The running time is 1h 34m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.0 out of 10.
72Tonight Score Very well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
Heroin addict Mark Renton stumbles through bad ideas and sobriety attempts with his unreliable friends --Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud and Tommy. He also has an underage girlfriend, Diane, along for the ride. After cleaning up and moving from Edinburgh to London, Mark finds he can't escape the life he left behind as Begbie and Sick Boy come knocking.
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Cast & crew
- Danny BoyleDirector
- Peter Mullanas Swanney
- Kevin McKiddas Tommy
- Kelly Macdonaldas Diane
- Ewan McGregoras Renton
- Robert Carlyleas Begbie
- Jonny Lee Milleras Sick Boy
- Ewen Bremneras Spud
- Shirley Hendersonas Gail
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Questions about Trainspotting
- What genre is Trainspotting?
- Trainspotting is categorised as Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in Trainspotting?
- Peter Mullan, Kevin McKidd, Kelly Macdonald, Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Trainspotting?
- Danny Boyle directed Trainspotting.
- How long is Trainspotting?
- Trainspotting runs for 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- Is Trainspotting worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 8.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Trainspotting?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
