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Trainspotting (1996) - Movie Details

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Release Date: July 19, 1996 (LA/NY)
Genre: Drama, Crime, Comedy
Director: Danny Boyle
Writer: Irvine Welsh, John Hodge
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd, Robert Carlyle
Studio: Miramax Films
Running Time: 94 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for graphic heroin use and resulting depravity, strong language, sex, nudity and some violence.

A heroin junkie named Renton tries to go clean, but amidst drugs, crime and friends that aren't really friends, he finds that it is rather difficult, especially when he is met with an offer he can't refuse....

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Trainspotting came out six years, and despite becoming a cult classic, it was not until 2002 that I finally saw this comedy-drama starring Ewan McGregor. Full movie review »

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Anonymous says:

February 15, 2007

This is my number 1 movie of all time! Its a classic example of how British films can be excellent on a relativley low budget, which I must say Americans havent really mastered yet (theres possibly a few exceptions to that). Generally americas idea of a good movie is a big budget... anyway lets not get carried away now. I think for you to truely enjoy this movie you have to have either lived in the UK or atleast visited there a few times and understand the culture. Alot of non uk people who I know personally think this movie is crap. But one mans junk is another mans treasure. I wouldnt say this movie is a comedy-drama, I mean theres a few humorous parts in it to soften the seriousness of the whole sittuation. But final words Truelly Brilliant, well worth watching!

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