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Trainspotting

  • 1996
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
698K
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Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle, Jonny Lee Miller, Ewen Bremner, and Kelly Macdonald in Trainspotting (1996)
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Renton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out, despite the allure of the drugs and influence of friends.Renton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out, despite the allure of the drugs and influence of friends.Renton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out, despite the allure of the drugs and influence of friends.

  • Director
    • Danny Boyle
  • Writers
    • Irvine Welsh
    • John Hodge
  • Stars
    • Ewan McGregor
    • Ewen Bremner
    • Jonny Lee Miller
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    698K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    626
    12
    • Director
      • Danny Boyle
    • Writers
      • Irvine Welsh
      • John Hodge
    • Stars
      • Ewan McGregor
      • Ewen Bremner
      • Jonny Lee Miller
    • 691User reviews
    • 159Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #166
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 23 wins & 35 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:55
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    Photos155

    Ewan McGregor in Trainspotting (1996)
    Ewen Bremner in Trainspotting (1996)
    Danny Boyle in Trainspotting (1996)
    Kelly Macdonald in Trainspotting (1996)
    Robert Carlyle and Jonny Lee Miller in Trainspotting (1996)
    Ewan McGregor in Trainspotting (1996)
    Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle, Jonny Lee Miller, Ewen Bremner, and Kevin McKidd in Trainspotting (1996)
    Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle, Jonny Lee Miller, Ewen Bremner, and Kelly Macdonald in Trainspotting (1996)
    Ewan McGregor and Kelly Macdonald in Trainspotting (1996)
    Ewan McGregor in Trainspotting (1996)
    Kevin McKidd in Trainspotting (1996)
    Ewan McGregor in Trainspotting (1996)

    Top cast

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    Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor
    • Renton
    Ewen Bremner
    Ewen Bremner
    • Spud
    Jonny Lee Miller
    Jonny Lee Miller
    • Sick Boy
    Kevin McKidd
    Kevin McKidd
    • Tommy
    Robert Carlyle
    Robert Carlyle
    • Begbie
    Kelly Macdonald
    Kelly Macdonald
    • Diane
    Peter Mullan
    Peter Mullan
    • Swanney
    James Cosmo
    James Cosmo
    • Mr. Renton
    Eileen Nicholas
    • Mrs. Renton
    Susan Vidler
    Susan Vidler
    • Allison
    Pauline Lynch
    Pauline Lynch
    • Lizzy
    Shirley Henderson
    Shirley Henderson
    • Gail
    Stuart McQuarrie
    Stuart McQuarrie
    • Gavin…
    Irvine Welsh
    Irvine Welsh
    • Mikey Forrester
    Dale Winton
    Dale Winton
    • Game Show Host
    Keith Allen
    Keith Allen
    • Dealer
    Kevin Allen
    Kevin Allen
    • Andreas
    Annie Louise Ross
    • Gail's Mother
    • (as Ann-Louise Ross)
    • Director
      • Danny Boyle
    • Writers
      • Irvine Welsh(based on the novel by)
      • John Hodge(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Although it looks thoroughly off-putting, the feces in the Worst Toilet in Scotland scene was actually made from chocolate and smelled quite pleasant.
    • Goofs
      After Renton has sex with Diane, he has nothing on his penis, but once he gets kicked out into the hallway, he pulls a condom off.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Mark "Rent-boy" Renton: [narrating] Choose Life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a fucking big television, choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players and electrical tin openers. Choose good health, low cholesterol, and dental insurance. Choose fixed interest mortgage repayments. Choose a starter home. Choose your friends. Choose leisurewear and matching luggage. Choose a three-piece suit on hire purchase in a range of fucking fabrics. Choose DIY and wondering who the fuck you are on Sunday morning. Choose sitting on that couch watching mind-numbing, spirit-crushing game shows, stuffing fucking junk food into your mouth. Choose rotting away at the end of it all, pissing your last in a miserable home, nothing more than an embarrassment to the selfish, fucked up brats you spawned to replace yourselves. Choose your future. Choose life... But why would I want to do a thing like that? I chose not to choose life. I chose somethin' else. And the reasons? There are no reasons. Who needs reasons when you've got heroin?

    • Crazy credits
      The voice-over during the end of the end credits cites the seven movies in which Sean Connery played "James Bond".
    • Alternate versions
      The Special Edition did not feature the trailer and video. These were available in the Green Edition. UK 'Green Edition' video release is in widescreen format and includes the nine extra scenes featured in the box set special edition, the original theatrical trailer (which doesn't use any of the film's footage) and the complete promotional video of Underworld's Born Slippy, the hit song spawned from the soundtrack.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Courage Under Fire/Walking and Talking/Trainspotting/Harriet the Spy (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Lust for Life
      Performed by Iggy Pop
      Words and Music by Iggy Pop / David Bowie
      Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd/EMI Virgin Music Ltd/Tintoretto Music
      Administered by RZO Music
      Courtesy of Virgin Records America Inc

    User reviews691

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    9/10
    Now I See Why
    I'm an old guy. I'm also a movie fan with an open mind. This is one of those films that is often referred to by critics as being very important. When I read the description of it, my first reactions was to totally avoid it. But it has in it some really great actors and I've been taken with the guy from Elementary. Well, was I surprised. While it was hard to watch as these young men dropped into the depths of addiction, I began to be fascinated by them. They were individuals who had aspirations and lives; they were good and bad. But were continually brought down by their mistakes. Those who say this glorifies drugs have totally missed the point.
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    • Hitchcoc
    • Nov 16, 2019

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    FAQ16

    • Is 'Trainspotting' based on a book?
    • Why is it called "Trainspotting"?
    • What is Sick Boy's actual name?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 26, 1996 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ferrovipathes
    • Filming locations
      • Corrour Railway Station, Highland, Scotland, UK(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Channel Four Films
      • Figment Films
      • The Noel Gay Motion Picture Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,491,080
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $262,673
      • Jul 21, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,767,475
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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