Trainspotting
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
- Ewan McGregor
- Ewen Bremner
- Jonny Lee Miller
- Kevin McKidd
- Robert Carlyle
- Kelly Macdonald
- Peter Mullan
- James Cosmo
- Eileen Nicholas
- Susan Vidler
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- Dec 17, 2023
The Boy And The Heroin
FramesofnickMar 14, 2017ewan macgregor in a crop top saved cinema just saying
TheodoraSep 3, 2018you know how you can smell certain movies? yeah, this one smells like cigarettes and feces.
Karsten - Mar 27, 2013
*Edited 4/24/26. Thank you all so much for the love on this review!* The word "trainspotting" can mean different things. If you read it literally, it sounds like the act of watching trains at the station pass you by. Or maybe even "spotting" them as a hobby. It's can…
LarryDec 11, 2019This movie was great but I need a shower now
p e r s i a 🍒Nov 29, 2021what the scottish have done with language is downright experimental
Marcissus - Feb 9, 2021
That toilet scene man, I’ve never been more disgusted in my entire life.
🎥KFeb 16, 2020ewan mcgregor wearing a crop top did more for the film industry than spielberg's entire filmography
MurielJul 21, 2021what a blast! I wish Scottish people were real
Vinny Simms
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- alexGgirl lovedTrainspotting
this film was a mix of sadness, comedy and disgust, especially the part of the toilet. other than this it’s an absolute classic and it portrayed in a really realistic way what it was like being addicted to heroin and trying to get out of it. so choose life
Sam Monk likedTrainspottingSo sad seeing Obiwan during his death stick addiction
Jimmy Cricket lovedTrainspottingAn amazing film filled with energy. It’s fast paced and surprisingly funny. It’s the best drug film out there because it shows you why addicts get hooked and why they stay in instead of just the misery. It’s also scary with the realistic depiction of addiction and withdrawal.
- anna lovedTrainspotting
absolutely insane. so tense, raw, sometimes even disgusting and disturbing. i enjoyed each minute and character, and i probably will never forget some scenes. the soundtrack was brilliant and the ending was simple but fit so well. 9.6/10
Parker Mallars lovedTrainspottingOne of my all-time favorite movies. Some of the best directing, writing, and acting ever put on screen. Also one of the best movie soundtracks ever put together. Highly recommend
leumas lovedTrainspottingBest thing about this was the soundtrack
- Ciaran Fourrier likedTrainspotting
This is a very offbeat feeling film. The editing surprised me in many instances most notably the toilet scene. My main complaint is that the characters’ Scottish accents are so strong and they speak so fast that I was mainly just reading the subtitles instead of watching the film
Alexis lovedTrainspotting10/10 One of a kind movie, it portrays addiction in all of its forms so well, the visual effects, acting, and soundtrack bring the story to life. The plot is one hell of a trip I was entertained the whole time although it was very sad and disturbing too. not gna spoil go watch.
Henry lovedTrainspottingTruly phenomenal. Demonstrates how the ‘other half’ live if you will. Has a mixture of comedy, sadness, drama and grossness. In a way this film is very innovating in terms of cinematography and design. Some really great acting seen on display here. Rating: H- 10/10
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Metacritic
Ewan McGregor in a raw, funny, star-making performance.
John Hartl
Film.com
It's a disturbing film in the best sense.
F. X. Feeney
Mr. Showbiz
It uses a colorful vocabulary, it contains a lot of energy, it elevates its miserable heroes to the status of icons (in their own eyes, that is).
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Trainspotting (1996)?
The movie is 1hr 34min long.
What's Trainspotting (1996) about?
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.
Who's the cast of Trainspotting (1996)?
- Ewan McGregor as Renton
- Ewen Bremner as Spud
- Jonny Lee Miller as Sick Boy
- Kevin McKidd as Tommy
- Robert Carlyle as Begbie
- Kelly Macdonald as Diane
- Peter Mullan as Swanney
- James Cosmo as Mr. Renton
- Eileen Nicholas as Mrs. Renton
- Susan Vidler as Allison
Who's the director behind Trainspotting (1996)?
Danny Boyle directed Trainspotting (1996).
Who produced Trainspotting (1996)?
Andrew Macdonald produced Trainspotting (1996).
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