Traffic(2000)
“No one gets away clean”
Overview
An exploration of the United States of America's war on drugs from multiple perspectives. For the new head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the war becomes personal when he discovers his well-educated daughter is abusing cocaine within their comfortable suburban home. In Mexico, a flawed, but noble policeman agrees to testify against a powerful general in league with a cartel, and in San Diego, a drug kingpin's sheltered trophy wife must learn her husband's ruthless business after he is arrested, endangering her luxurious lifestyle.
Director
Steven Soderbergh
Studio
USA Films
Budget
$48M
Revenue
$208M
Cast
Michael Douglas
as Robert Wakefield
Benicio del Toro
as Javier Rodriguez
Catherine Zeta-Jones
as Helena Ayala
Erika Christensen
as Caroline Wakefield
Don Cheadle
as Montel Gordon
Jacob Vargas
as Manolo Sanchez
Miguel Ferrer
as Eduardo Ruiz
Luis Guzmán
as Ray Castro
Topher Grace
as Seth Abrahms
Tomas Milian
as Gen. Arturo Salazar
Clifton Collins Jr.
as Francisco Flores
Amy Irving
as Barbara Wakefield
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
2h 27m
Language
Spanish
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$48M
Box Office
$208M
Production Companies
USA Films • Initial Entertainment Group • Bedford Falls Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Traffic?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Traffic (2000).
What is Traffic about?▼
An exploration of the United States of America's war on drugs from multiple perspectives. For the new head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the war becomes personal when he discovers his well-educated daughter is abusing cocaine within their comfortable suburban home. In Mexico, a flawed, but noble policeman agrees to testify against a powerful general in league with a cartel, and in San Diego, a drug kingpin's sheltered trophy wife must learn her husband's ruthless business after he is arrested, endangering her luxurious lifestyle.
Who directed Traffic?▼
Traffic was directed by Steven Soderbergh and released in 2000. It is a thriller, drama, crime film.
How long is Traffic?▼
Traffic has a runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes total).
Who stars in Traffic?▼
The cast of Traffic includes Michael Douglas as Robert Wakefield, Benicio del Toro as Javier Rodriguez, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Helena Ayala, Erika Christensen as Caroline Wakefield, Don Cheadle as Montel Gordon and more.
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