Traffic (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1998, Traffic is a comedy film directed by João Botelho, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Jesus is taken on a vacation by his parents (Rita Blanco, Adriano Luz) to a deserted beach resort. They accidentally fall into overnight wealth after Jesus digs in the sand, uncovering a large drug stash. Others characters intersecting here include an alcoholic actress, a philandering banker, a general trafficking in arms, priests who close their church and head north as hitchhikers, politicians who watch an all-girl production of Julius Caesar, and beggars who recite a children's story in a huge heap of trash.
Who’s in it. Traffic stars Joaquim Oliveira as Jesus, Rita Blanco as Jesus' mother, Adriano Luz as Hélio, Jesus' father and Branca de Camargo as Redhead, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Traffic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Traffic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Traffic tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Traffic (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Traffic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Traffic worth watching?
- Traffic holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Traffic?
- Traffic stars Joaquim Oliveira, Rita Blanco, Adriano Luz, Branca de Camargo and João Perry.
- When was Traffic released?
- Traffic was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.