Traffic
"No one gets away clean"
Originally released in 2000. Traffic is a thriller/drama film. directed by Steven Soderbergh. With a runtime of 2h 27m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Michael Douglas, Benicio del Toro, and Catherine Zeta-Jones
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 27, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
2h 27m
147 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (2,316 votes)
Budget
$48M
Production budget
Box Office
$207.5M
4.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $48,000,000
- Revenue
- $207,500,000
Production Companies
- USA Films
- Initial Entertainment Group
- Bedford Falls Productions
- Laura Bickford Productions
- Compulsion Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Traffic?
Traffic was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
How long is Traffic?
Traffic has a runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes total).
When was Traffic released?
Traffic was released on December 27, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Traffic?
The main cast of Traffic includes Michael Douglas, Benicio del Toro, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Erika Christensen, Don Cheadle.
Is Traffic worth watching?
Traffic has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 2,316 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.