What is Traffic?
Traffic is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 147 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 27, 2000
- Studios
- USA Films, Initial Entertainment Group, Bedford Falls Productions
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
Traffic is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Crime. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A gripping, multi‑layered look at America's war on drugs and its personal toll.”
- multiple interlocking storylines
- focus on personal impact of the drug trade
- thrilling crime drama
- complex narrative can be challenging
- mature drug‑related content
Watch it if you appreciate a serious, character‑driven drama about the drug trade’s impact.
Contains strong drug use, violence, and adult themes; intended for mature audiences.
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What is Traffic about?
It follows three interconnected storylines that explore the United States’ war on drugs from political, law‑enforcement, and personal angles.
Who are the central characters?
A newly appointed drug‑policy chief and his cocaine‑addicted daughter, a Mexican police officer planning to testify, and a San Diego drug lord’s wife confronting her husband’s arrest.
Is the film based on real events?
The story is a fictional narrative that reflects real‑world issues surrounding drug trafficking and enforcement.
What tone does the movie have?
The film maintains a gritty, serious tone with a focus on realistic consequences of the drug trade.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and twenty‑seven minutes.