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Director Steven Soderbergh and screenwriter Stephen Gaghan masterfully intertwine three distinct narratives in Traffic, each centered around the complexities of the drug trade. Benicio del Toro delivers a standout performance as Javier Rodríguez, a Mexican police officer who initially believes he can make a real difference. Javier soon realizes that corruption permeates both sides of the law.
In a parallel storyline, Judge Robert Wakefield (Michael Douglas) faces the harsh realities of the drug war when he discovers that his daughter, Caroline (Erika Christensen), is struggling with addiction. Meanwhile, in Mexico, Helena Ayala (Catherine Zeta-Jones) uncovers the shocking truth that her husband, Carlos Ayala (Steven Bauer), is a covert drug lord. In her quest to shield her family, Helena is forced to make some tough decisions.
Traffic is available for streaming on Prime Video.
