Traffic
– An exploration of the United States of America's war on drugs from multiple perspectives. For the ne..
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.
05 Jan 2001
English, Spanish
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Steven Soderbergh
Simon Moore (miniseries Traffik), Stephen Gaghan (screenplay)
Benicio Del Toro, Jacob Vargas, Andrew Chavez, Michael Saucedo
An intertwined drama about the United States' war on drugs, seen through the eyes of a once conservative judge, now newly-appointed drug czar, his crack-addicted daughter, two DEA agents, a jailed drug kingpin's wife, and a Mexican cop who begins to question his boss's motives.
Won 4 Oscars. Another 69 wins & 83 nominations.
$123,836,420
USA Films