Trainspotting

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.

Director: Danny Boyle
Cast: Ewan McGregor , Ewen Bremner , Jonny Lee Miller , Kevin McKidd , Robert Carlyle , Kelly Macdonald , Peter Mullan , James Cosmo , Eileen Nicholas , Susan Vidler

Genres: Drama , Crime

Release date: 1996-02-23

Rating: 7.96

Runtime: 94minutes

Budget: 4M

Revenue: 71M

Production Companies: Figment Films , The Noel Gay Motion Picture Company , Channel Four Films , DNA Films

Reviews:

  • Yusuf Castro
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Luna Wall
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Bodhi Wilson
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Chandler Koch
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Ulises Wells
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5