Trainspotting
"Choose life."
Originally released in 1996. Trainspotting is a drama/crime film. directed by Danny Boyle.
Starring Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, and Jonny Lee Miller
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 23, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Great (10,155 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$72M
18.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $71,981,823
Production Companies
- Figment Films
- The Noel Gay Motion Picture Company
- Channel Four Films
- DNA Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trainspotting about?
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 r...
Who directed Trainspotting?
Trainspotting was directed by Danny Boyle.
How long is Trainspotting?
Trainspotting has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Trainspotting released?
Trainspotting was released on February 23, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Trainspotting?
The main cast of Trainspotting includes Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd, Robert Carlyle.
Is Trainspotting worth watching?
Trainspotting has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 10,155 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.