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7.4
/10
6,336 Ratings

TRAFFIC

Directed by Steven Soderbergh
United States, 2000
Drama, Crime
  • 147147 minutes

Synopsis

The head of the National Drug Control Policy discovers that his daughter is abusing cocaine. In Mexico, a policeman agrees to testify against a powerful general in league with a cartel, and in San Diego, a drug kingpin’s trophy wife must learn her husband’s ruthless business after he is arrested.

Synopsis

The head of the National Drug Control Policy discovers that his daughter is abusing cocaine. In Mexico, a policeman agrees to testify against a powerful general in league with a cartel, and in San Diego, a drug kingpin’s trophy wife must learn her husband’s ruthless business after he is arrested.

Our take

The prolific Steven Soderbergh had a banner year at the turn of the millennium, scoring Oscar® gold with the two films he released in 2000. This all-star, war-on-drugs epic included Best Director among its trophy haul, testifying to Soderbergh’s dynamic handling of its compelling narrative tapestry.