Traffic (2000) movie poster

Traffic (2000)

"No one gets away clean"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 68%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 90% (RT: 93%, MC: 86) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
2h 27m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (2,356 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
Metacritic
86
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 Guzmรกn as Ray Castro
It's divisive. Only 68% of audiences liked it based on 2,356 votes. Critics rated it higher at 90%, but audiences were less impressed.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Traffic was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Michael Douglas spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Traffic is a 2000 thriller, drama, crime film directed by Steven Soderbergh. 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. The film has been rated by 2,356 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a thriller film, Traffic delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Traffic (2000) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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