I throughly enjoyed this movie the first time I watched it; I perceived it as a black comedy myself. Although it was about drug use, I think it is okay for kids my age to watch because it puts drug use into perspective, but not in a drill-into-your-head way. Also it is a cult favorite, so many references might be made to it in other productions, and I believe that it is important to understand them.

I disagree with the icons above and would say that this movie, when veiwed in the appropriate company, is very educational. Out of all the hollywood movies I have seen, Trainspotting depicts the most realistic and eye-opening portrail of not only drug use but the life that comes with it. If this movie doesn't discorage someone from heroin or other drug use it probably will at least educate them to foresee the warning signs of when things are going to get really bad so they can get professional help. To all those saying the movie is not educational, trust me those D.A.R.E. Campaigns and other similar programs get totally ignored by the people that are most at risk from a life of drug abuse. Go to a harm reduction forum if you don't believe me. Maybe that's why my country doesn't have significant drug related problems that America is facing half due to it's short sighted no-tolerance policies.