Trainspotting
Directed by Danny Boyle · 1996 ·
Trainspotting (1996) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (96%) responded more warmly than critics (89%).
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Streaming availability varies by region — currently on MUBI in Turkey. Check local listings for your region.
Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Trainspotting by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT |
| Turkey | MUBI |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (96%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.1/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, crime pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
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Is Trainspotting worth watching?
Yes — Trainspotting earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Boyle's kinetic adaptation of Irvine Welsh became the defining British cult film of the 1990s.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Audiences (96%) responded more warmly than critics (89%).
What is Trainspotting about?
Heroin addicts in Edinburgh navigate friendship, betrayal, and survival in a punk-inflected portrait of wasted youth and fleeting joy.
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Critic Reviews
Trainspotting (1996) Review: A British Classic
★★★★½
Danny Boyle's Trainspotting (1996) endures as a defining drama landmark from United Kingdom, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
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