Traffic (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 2000, Traffic is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Steven Soderbergh, running about 147 minutes. “No one gets away clean” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Traffic stars Benicio del Toro as Javier Rodriguez, Jacob Vargas as Manolo Sanchez, Andrew Chavez as Desert Truck Driver and Michael Saucedo as Desert Truck Driver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Traffic has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $207.5M at the box office.
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 Traffic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Traffic tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Traffic (2000)?
- In US, Traffic 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 Traffic worth watching?
- Traffic holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Traffic?
- Traffic stars Benicio del Toro, Jacob Vargas, Andrew Chavez, Michael Saucedo and Tomas Milian.
- When was Traffic released?
- Traffic was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.
