Danny Boyle’s explosive film tracks the misadventures of young men in Edinburgh trying to find their way out of joblessness, aimless relationships and drug addiction. Some are successful, while others hopelessly are not. Based on Irvine Walsh’s novel, Trainspotting melds grit with poetry, resulting in a film of harsh truths and stunning grace.

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• 02:55

  Trainspotting - Profit and Loss

  With a new job and a new flat, Renton is still clean and "almost content," until an old friend comes knocking. In this scene: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Diane (Kelly Macdonald), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), Spud (Ewen McGregor)
• 01:32

  Trainspotting - Living Like This

  To maintain his drug habit, Renton steals from a variety of sources, including his parents. In this scene: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller)
• 02:50

  Trainspotting - Unhappiness and Pain

  Baby Dawn falls victim to the group's neglectful habits. In this scene: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Spud (Ewen Bremner), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), Begbie (Robert Carlyle), Allison (Susan Vidler)
• 01:00

  Trainspotting - Finished

  Renton decides he is finished with heroin... after one more hit. In this scene: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), Swanney (Peter Mullan)
• 02:20

  Trainspotting - One Hit

  Even with the state-sponsored addiction program, Renton can't make it through the day without one more hit. In this scene: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Swanney (Peter Mullan)
• 02:15

  Trainspotting - Junkie Limbo

  After his parents lock him in his room to get sober, Renton awaits the sickening effects of withdrawal. In this scene: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Diane (Kelly Macdonald)
• 01:50

  Trainspotting - Change of Plans

  While the guys are sleeping, Renton decides to alter the plan to his own benefit. In this scene: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Begbie (Robert Carlyle)
• 02:56

  Trainspotting - The Plan

  When Sick Boy stumbles into a deal he can't pass up, he and the guys try to recruit now straight-laced Renton into their scheme. In this scene: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Spud (Ewen Bremner), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), Begbie (Robert Carlyle)
• 03:25

  Trainspotting - Errands

  A newly-sober Renton feels disconnected from his heroin-addict friends. In this scene: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Begbie (Robert Carlyle)
• 02:26

  Trainspotting - I'm Going to Change

  Renton carries out his plan to choose a life — one just like yours. In this scene: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Spud (Ewen Bremner), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), Begbie (Robert Carlyle)