MyCinema has not rated Traffic for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, drama, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Traffic in the US?

Traffic can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

Traffic runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).

Is Traffic suitable for kids?

Traffic is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20002h 27mThriller / Drama / Crime

Traffic

Name: Traffic
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Released: 2000-12-27
Duration: 147 min

No one gets away clean

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.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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Traffic at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 27m

At 2h 27m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Drama · Crime

TMDB files it under thriller, drama, and crime.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 2,522 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Traffic tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 27m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 2,522 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Traffic

Is Traffic scary?: MyCinema has not rated Traffic for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, drama, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Traffic in the US?: Traffic can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Traffic?: Traffic runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).
Is Traffic suitable for kids?: Traffic is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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