A contemporary thriller set in the world of drug trafficking. Traffic evokes the high stakes and high risks of the drug trade, as seen through a series of interrelated stories, some of which are highly personal and some of which are filled with intrigue and danger.
Initial release: 5 January 2001 (USA)
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Writers: Simon Moore (miniseries Traffik), Stephen Gaghan (screenplay)
Stars: Michael Douglas, Benicio Del Toro, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Screenplay: Stephen Gaghan
Cinematography: Steven Soderbergh

TrafficAwards

Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
2001 · Benicio del Toro
Academy Award for Best Director
2001 · Steven Soderbergh
Academy Award for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay
2001 · Stephen Gaghan
Academy Award for Best Film Editing
2001 · Stephen Mirrione
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
2001 · Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Benicio del Toro, ...
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
2001 · Benicio del Toro
Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
2001 · Stephen Gaghan
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
2001 · Benicio del Toro
Satellite Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama
2001 · USA Films
BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
2001 · Benicio del Toro
Satellite Award for Best Director
2001 · Steven Soderbergh
BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
2001 · Stephen Gaghan
Young Hollywood Award for Female Standout Performance
2001 · Erika Christensen
Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Director
2001 · Steven Soderbergh
Satellite Award for Best Ensemble – Motion Picture
2001
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor
2001 · Benicio del Toro
National Board of Review Award for Best Director
2000 · Steven Soderbergh
New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director
2000 · Steven Soderbergh
Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay
2001 · Stephen Gaghan
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director
2001 · Steven Soderbergh
MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance - Female
2001 · Erika Christensen
New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Film
2000 · Steven Soderbergh
Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
2001 · Stephen Gaghan
Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Performance - Male
2001 · Topher Grace
Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
2001 · Stephen Gaghan
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director
2000 · Steven Soderbergh
Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
2000 · Benicio del Toro
Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Director
2000 · Steven Soderbergh
ALMA Award for Favorite Movie
2001
ALMA Award for Outstanding Performance of a Lead Latino/a Cast in a Motion Picture
2001