Trainspotting
"Choose life."
Storyline
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.
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$72M
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Production
DNA Films
Film4 ProductionsCast
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trainspotting released?+
Trainspotting was released on February 23, 1996.
Who directed Trainspotting?+
Trainspotting was directed by Danny Boyle.
Who stars in Trainspotting?+
The main cast of Trainspotting includes Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd.
How long is Trainspotting?+
Trainspotting has a runtime of 1h 34m.
What genre is Trainspotting?+
Trainspotting is classified as Drama, Crime.
What is the rating of Trainspotting?+
Trainspotting has an average audience rating of 8.0 out of 10, based on 10,484 votes.
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Trainspotting (1996) is not yet confirmed on a major streaming platform. Its OTT release and where to watch it online will be updated here as soon as streaming details are announced.
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What is the OTT release date of Trainspotting?+
Trainspotting had its theatrical/initial release on February 23, 1996. Its OTT (streaming) release date will be listed here once a platform confirms it.
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