Trainspotting

1996 • 93 minutes

About this movie

From the director of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE...the motion picture sensation that wowed critics and audiences nationwide, TRAINSPOTTING delivers a wild mix of rebellious action and wicked humor! It's the story of four friends as they try to make it in the world on their own terms...and who end up planning the ultimate scam! Powered by an outstanding cast of stars including Ewan McGregor (BIG FISH, STAR WARS) and Jonny Lee Miller (HACKERS) and a high energy soundtrack, TRAINSPOTTING is spectacular, groundbreaking, entertainment!

Ratings and reviews

Painfully accurate scenario of much of Scotland at the time, in terms of the country's drug addiction. A great cast, with a drafty, slightly manic directing style that tightened noticeably as Boyle perfected his craft.

Seen this movie only lord knows how many times since it's original release and it still never fails to pull me right into it to this very day...movies like this really don't come along as often as they should and if you haven't seen Trainspotting already, do yourself a favor and check it out. It really is that damn good and can't wait to see what Boyle and company are gonna do with T2, which already looks awesome 😊

Great movie. It glamourizes just a little, but it's pretty close to reality at the same time. Especially with the struggle between wanting to get high, and wanting something else, as well as, the judgement of those around.