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Trainspotting

Trainspotting

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Hilarious but harrowing, the film charts the disintegration of the friendship between Renton, Spud, Sick Boy, Tommy and Begbie as they proceed seemingly towards a psychotic, drug-fuelled self-destruction.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Trainspotting
  • Genres: Drama, Crime
  • Release Date: 1996-02-23
  • Runtime: 94 minutes
  • Rating: 7.962/10 (9888 votes)
  • Budget: $4,000,000
  • Revenue: $71,981,823
  • Production Companies: Figment Films, The Noel Gay Motion Picture Company, Channel Four Films, DNA Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 6.6038
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

as Renton

Ewen Bremner

Ewen Bremner

as Spud

Jonny Lee Miller

Jonny Lee Miller

as Sick Boy

Kevin McKidd

Kevin McKidd

as Tommy

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

as Begbie

Kelly Macdonald

Kelly Macdonald

as Diane

Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan

as Swanney

James Cosmo

James Cosmo

as Renton's Father

Eileen Nicholas

Eileen Nicholas

as Renton's Mother

Susan Vidler

Susan Vidler

as Allison

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Trailers & Clips

Official UK Re-release Trailer

Official Trailer

The Worst Toilet in Scotland

Lust for Life

Junkie Limbo

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trainspotting?

Trainspotting is a Drama, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1996-02-23.

Who are the main actors in Trainspotting?

The main cast includes Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd, Robert Carlyle, .

Where can I watch Trainspotting online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Trainspotting is available.

Is Trainspotting based on a true story?

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What is the IMDb rating of Trainspotting?

Trainspotting has an IMDb rating of 7.962/10 based on 9888 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Trainspotting?

The movie had a production budget of $4,000,000 and earned $71,981,823 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Trainspotting?

The soundtrack was composed by Figment Films, The Noel Gay Motion Picture Company, Channel Four Films, DNA Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Trainspotting filmed?

Trainspotting was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Trainspotting?

The total runtime of Trainspotting is 94 minutes.

Is Trainspotting suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Trainspotting?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Trainspotting.

Does Trainspotting have a post-credit scene?

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