Book · 1993 · transgressive fiction
Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh: every movie adaptation
Quick answer
Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh (1993) has been adapted into 2 movies: Trainspotting (1996), T2 Trainspotting (2017).
It is part of the Mark Renton series series.
About Trainspotting
Trainspotting is a book by Irvine Welsh, first published in 1993. It is part of the Mark Renton series series, which has 2 books on record. Genre: transgressive fiction. The first screen adaptation was Trainspotting in 1996; the most recent released one is T2 Trainspotting (2017).
1993 novel by Irvine Welsh.
Every adaptation of Trainspotting
Trainspotting
Movie · 1996 · United Kingdom · directed by Danny Boyle
1996 British film by Danny Boyle.
T2 Trainspotting
Movie · 2017 · United Kingdom · directed by Danny Boyle
2017 British film directed by Danny Boyle.
Mark Renton series: books by publication date
- Trainspotting (1993)
- Porno (2002)
- Skagboys (2012)
- The Blade Artist (2016)
- Dead Men's Trousers (2018)
- Men in Love (2025)
More Irvine Welsh books on screen
- Porno (2002) · 1 adaptation
Common questions
Has Trainspotting been made into a movie?
Yes. Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh (1993) has been adapted into 2 movies: Trainspotting (1996), T2 Trainspotting (2017).
Who wrote Trainspotting?
Trainspotting was written by Irvine Welsh and first published in 1993.
How many adaptations of Trainspotting are there?
We list 2 screen adaptations: 2 movies.
Is a new Trainspotting adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is T2 Trainspotting (2017).
Is Trainspotting part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Mark Renton series series.
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