Trainspotting
1996, English. Directed by Danny Boyle.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Trainspotting
Trainspotting isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 February 1996
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Hodge
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $72M
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What Trainspotting is based on
Trainspotting is based on Trainspotting, a 1993 novel by Irvine Welsh, published by Harvill Secker.
Novel · 1993
Trainspotting
By Irvine Welsh
Published by Harvill Secker
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Trainspotting: quick answers
What comes after Trainspotting?
Next in the series: T2 Trainspotting (2017).
Is Trainspotting worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 10,820 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Trainspotting?
Trainspotting runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Trainspotting have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Trainspotting. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Trainspotting parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Trainspotting is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Trainspotting on?
Trainspotting isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Trainspotting?
If you liked Trainspotting, try Payback, Drugstore Cowboy, Wasteman.
Who directed Trainspotting?
Trainspotting (1996) was directed by Danny Boyle and stars Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller.
What is Trainspotting based on?
Trainspotting is based on Trainspotting, a 1993 novel by Irvine Welsh, published by Harvill Secker.