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Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough
7.0 / 10• 2025• 1h 28m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
One of the most controversial writers of our times, join Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh as he undergoes a remarkable trip to find new meaning in his work, life and legacy.
Cast & Crew
Irvine Welsh
Self
Lead
Liam Neeson
Narrator
Stephen Graham
Narrator
Ruth Negga
Narrator
Maxine Peake
Narrator
Nick Cave
Narrator
Helen Behan
Narrator
OC
Olivia Caw
Narrator
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paul Sng's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
