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Trainspotting

1996·Movie
1h 34min
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic838.4Rotten Tomatoes93%93%

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An , crime movie: and , but never scary.

Good for friends night · party vibe · thought-provoking

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Choose life.

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.
Gritty Scottish RealismIconic SoundtrackDark Comedy DramaStylized Drug CultureCynical Coming-of-AgeVisually InventiveSharp Witty DialogueSocial SatireHigh-Energy Editing

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Directed by:
Danny Boyle, David Gilchrist, Anne Coulter
Written by:
Irvine Welsh, John Hodge
Produced by:
Andrew Macdonald, Andy Pryor, Saul Metzstein
Composed by:
Damon Albarn, Mark Taylor, James Boyle

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Questions about Trainspotting

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Where can I stream Trainspotting legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, and Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Trainspotting worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Trainspotting rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Trainspotting?

1 h 34 min

Trainspotting runs 1 h 34 min.

Will Trainspotting make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot. The humor is mostly sharp wit and dark humor.

Is Trainspotting plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Trainspotting?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is Trainspotting good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo Watch

Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will Trainspotting scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No. It's tense rather than scary.

Will I feel good after watching Trainspotting?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak.

Is Trainspotting based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Trainspotting?

Critics88
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see Trainspotting much the same way.

Was Trainspotting a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$72 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $72 million worldwide, 18.0 times its budget.

What language is Trainspotting in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Trainspotting?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Trainspotting in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Trainspotting use?

Better than SexIndirect KissNo Periods, PeriodThrow the Dog a BoneArmoured Closet GayCute KittenIdiosyncratic Episode NamingWhat Happened to the Mouse?Same Language DubByronic HeroDramatic EllipsisCatholic School Girls Ruleand 200 more

TV Tropes lists 212 storytelling tropes for Trainspotting, including Better than Sex, Indirect Kiss, No Periods, Period.