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Trainspotting

8.019961h 34m18AMovieDramaCrime

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…

DirectorDanny Boyle
WriterJohn Hodge
ProducerAndrew Macdonald

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CraveCrave
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Danny Boyle

EMEwan McGregor
Ewan McGregor
Renton
EBEwen Bremner
Ewen Bremner
Spud
JMJonny Lee Miller
Jonny Lee Miller
Sick Boy
KMKevin McKidd
Kevin McKidd
Tommy
RCRobert Carlyle
Robert Carlyle
Begbie
KMKelly Macdonald
Kelly Macdonald
Diane
PMPeter Mullan
Peter Mullan
Swanney
JCJames Cosmo
James Cosmo
Renton's Father
ENEileen Nicholas
Eileen Nicholas
Renton's Mother
SVSusan Vidler
Susan Vidler
Allison
PLPauline Lynch
Pauline Lynch
Lizzy
SHShirley Henderson
Shirley Henderson
Gail

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Trainspotting — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Trainspotting?

Trainspotting is streaming on Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Trainspotting on Netflix?

No, Trainspotting is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Crave.

Is Trainspotting on Amazon Prime Video?

Trainspotting isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Trainspotting for free?

Trainspotting is available on Crave in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Trainspotting?

Yes — Trainspotting is followed by T2 Trainspotting (2017) in the Trainspotting Collection.

Is there a prequel to Trainspotting?

Trainspotting is the first film in the Trainspotting Collection.

Is Trainspotting part of a trilogy?

No — Trainspotting is part of the Trainspotting Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Trainspotting Collection?

There are 2 films in the Trainspotting Collection: Trainspotting (1996) and T2 Trainspotting (2017).