The Traitor (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2019, The Traitor is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Marco Bellocchio, running about 151 minutes. “The true story about the man who brought down the Mafia” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Palermo, Sicily, 1980. Mafia member Tommaso Buscetta decides to move to Brazil with his family fleeing the constant war between the different clans of the criminal organization. But when, after living several misfortunes, he is forced to return to Italy, he makes a bold decision that will change his life and the destiny of Cosa Nostra forever.
Who’s in it. The Traitor stars Pierfrancesco Favino as Tommaso Buscetta, Maria Fernanda Cândido as Maria Cristina de Almeida, Fabrizio Ferracane as Pippo Calò and Fausto Russo Alesi as Giovanni Falcone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Traitor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Traitor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Traitor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Traitor (2019)?
- In US, The Traitor is available to 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 The Traitor worth watching?
- The Traitor holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Traitor?
- The Traitor stars Pierfrancesco Favino, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Fabrizio Ferracane, Fausto Russo Alesi and Luigi Lo Cascio.
- When was The Traitor released?
- The Traitor was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.