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Trainspotting

8.019961h 34m18MovieDramaCrime

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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Availability shown for United Kingdom · 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 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Trainspotting on Netflix?

No, Trainspotting is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Trainspotting on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Trainspotting isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Trainspotting for free?

Trainspotting isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

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).