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
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Overview
Traffic is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by USA Films, Initial Entertainment Group, Bedford Falls Productions. Current status: Released.
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.
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