Human Traffic (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 6.8

Human Traffic poster

Released in 1999, Human Traffic is a comedy and drama film directed by Justin Kerrigan, running about 99 minutes. “The Weekend has Landed!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Five twenty-something friends spend a drug-fueled weekend in Cardiff, Wales.

Who’s in it. Human Traffic stars John Simm as Jip, Shaun Parkes as Koop, Nicola Reynolds as Nina and Lorraine Pilkington as Lulu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Human Traffic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Human Traffic page.

If you liked it. Fans of Human Traffic tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Human Traffic (1999)?
In US, Human Traffic is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Human Traffic worth watching?
Human Traffic holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Human Traffic?
Human Traffic stars John Simm, Shaun Parkes, Nicola Reynolds, Lorraine Pilkington and Danny Dyer.
When was Human Traffic released?
Human Traffic was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.