Traffic (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
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 heroin-addicted daughter, two DEA agents, a jailed drug kingpin's wife, a...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
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 heroin-addicted daughter, two DEA agents, a jailed drug kingpin's wife, a...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Left
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
7.6
7.1
Critic Ratings
9.3
8.6
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