Trainspotting
- Drama
- Crime
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.
Trainspotting is a 1996 British crime drama following Mark Renton, a heroin addict navigating Edinburgh's underworld alongside his volatile friends Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud, and Tommy. The film chronicles Renton's attempts at sobriety and his struggle to escape his past even after relocating to London. A landmark film in British cinema, it remains widely available on streaming platforms and home video.
When does Trainspotting come out?
Where to watch
Streaming availability in United States
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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Digital purchase & rental in United States
Where to watch Trainspotting by country
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Ewan McGregorRenton
Ewen BremnerSpud
Jonny Lee MillerSick Boy
Kevin McKiddTommy
Robert CarlyleBegbie
Kelly MacdonaldDiane
Peter MullanSwanney
James CosmoRenton's Father
Eileen NicholasRenton's Mother
Susan VidlerAllison
Pauline LynchLizzy
Shirley HendersonGail
Stuart McQuarrieGavin
Irvine WelshMikey Forrester
Dale WintonGame Show Host
Trailer
Official 30th Anniversary 4K Restoration Trailer
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Trainspotting — frequently asked
When was Trainspotting released?
Trainspotting was released on February 23, 1996.
What is Trainspotting about?
The film follows Mark Renton and his group of friends as they struggle with heroin addiction in Edinburgh. After attempting to clean up and move to London, Renton finds himself pulled back into the criminal underworld by his past associates.
Is there a sequel?
Yes, Trainspotting 2 was released in 2017, reuniting the main cast for a story set 20 years after the original film.
Where can I watch Trainspotting?
Trainspotting is available on multiple streaming platforms and for digital/physical purchase. Availability varies by region and service.
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