Traffic is 2 h 27 min long (147 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:27 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Traffic (2000) runs 2 h 27 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 2,544 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime: 2 h 27 min — ends 10:27 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Released: December 27, 2000
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 2,544 votes
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: Michael Douglas, Benicio del Toro, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Erika Christensen
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Thriller and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Traffic?: Traffic is 2 h 27 min long (147 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:27 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Traffic rated?: Traffic is rated R in the US.
Is Traffic a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Thriller and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Traffic?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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