Trainspotting (1996)
R 09 Aug 1996 • Drama • 1h 33m
A wild, freeform, Rabelaisian trip through the darkest recesses of Edinburgh low-life, focusing on Mark Renton and his attempt to give up his heroin habit, and how the latter affects his relationship with family and friends: Sean Connery wannabe Sick Boy, dimbulb Spud, psycho Begbie, 14-year-old girlfriend Diane, and clean-cut athlete Tommy, who's never touched drugs but can't help being curious about them...
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Language:
English
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 23 wins & 35 nominations total
Country:
United Kingdom, United States
Metacritic Score:
83
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Box Office Total:
$16,491,080