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. Starring, in alphabetical order: Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd, Robert Carlyle
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. Starring, in alphabetical order: Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd, Robert Carlyle
While the guys are sleeping, Renton decides to alter the plan to his own benefit. In this scene: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Begbie (Robert Carlyle)
A newly-sober Renton feels disconnected from his heroin-addict friends. In this scene: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Begbie (Robert Carlyle)
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)
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)
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)
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)
When it comes to life, Renton opts for the road less traveled. In this scene: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Spud (Ewen Bremner), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), Begbie (Robert Carlyle), Tommy (Kevin McKidd)
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)
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)
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)
After losing his suppositories in the toilet, Renton has no other option but to do the unthinkable. In this scene: Renton (Ewan McGregor)
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)
