NetflixTraffic (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
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.
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film critically portrays the systemic failures and human costs of the 'War on Drugs,' implicitly advocating for a shift towards treatment and education over punitive enforcement, aligning with progressive critiques of drug policy.
The movie 'Traffic' showcases a diverse cast, particularly reflecting the multinational nature of its subject matter, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles for diversity. Its narrative offers a systemic critique of the 'War on Drugs' and the failures of traditional power structures, rather than explicitly targeting specific traditional identities.
Secondary
The 2000 film "Traffic" adapted characters from the 1989 British miniseries "Traffik." Key characters, such as the Mexican police officer (Javier Rodriguez) and the drug lord (Carlos Ayala), were portrayed by Latino actors in the film, while their equivalents in the original miniseries were white. This constitutes a race swap.
The film 'Traffic' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its various storylines. Its narrative is solely dedicated to exploring the complexities of the illegal drug trade from multiple perspectives, rendering the LGBTQ+ portrayal as not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2000 film "Traffic" adapts the 1989 British miniseries "Traffik." While characters and plotlines are significantly recontextualized, no established character from the source material had their gender changed in the film adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.1
Critic Ratings
9.3
8.6
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