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.
Where to watch Trainspotting in United States
Google Play MoviesClick a service to open Trainspotting there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Trainspotting streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Trainspotting
Trainspotting is a 1996 English-language drama and crime film directed by Danny Boyle. The cast is led by Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 10400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies.
Trainspotting was produced by Figment Films, The Noel Gay Motion Picture Company, and Channel Four Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on February 23, 1996, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $72 million worldwide.
- Director
- Danny Boyle
- Writers
- John Hodge
- Release date
- February 23, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $72 million
- Production
- Figment Films, The Noel Gay Motion Picture Company, Channel Four Films
Trainspotting cast & crew
Trainspotting was directed by Danny Boyle and written by John Hodge.
The cast features Ewan McGregor as Renton, Ewen Bremner as Spud, Jonny Lee Miller as Sick Boy, Kevin McKidd as Tommy, Robert Carlyle as Begbie, and Kelly Macdonald as Diane.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Brian Tufano and it was produced by Andrew Macdonald.
Is Trainspotting worth watching?
Trainspotting holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 10,424 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Trainspotting is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Trainspotting
Trainspotting isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies.
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Cast of Trainspotting
Ewan McGregor
Renton
Ewen Bremner
Spud
Jonny Lee Miller
Sick Boy
Kevin McKidd
Tommy
Robert Carlyle
Begbie
Kelly Macdonald
Diane
Peter Mullan
Swanney
James Cosmo
Renton's Father
Eileen Nicholas
Renton's Mother
Susan Vidler
Allison
Pauline Lynch
Lizzy
Shirley Henderson
Gail
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Trainspotting — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Trainspotting in United States?
Trainspotting is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Trainspotting in?
Trainspotting is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Trainspotting?
Trainspotting runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Trainspotting rated?
Trainspotting is rated R. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 10,424 ratings.
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