Traffic Stop

2017·Movie
31min·NR
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

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About

A Routine Encounter Takes A Bad Turn

Breaion King, a 26 year-old African-American school teacher from Austin, Texas - is pulled over for a routine traffic stop that escalates into a violent arrest. Dashcam clips intercut with verite scenes tell a story of racism in law enforcement through the eyes of one of its victims.
Police BrutalityTraffic StopDocumentaryRacial InjusticeSocial CommentaryBodycam FootageContemporary IssuesPoliticalSystemic Racism

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Traffic Stop

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Where can I stream Traffic Stop legally?

Traffic Stop is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Traffic Stop worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Traffic Stop rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Traffic Stop?

0 h 31 min

Traffic Stop runs 0 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Traffic Stop?

Critics100
Audiences42

Not quite. Critics rate Traffic Stop higher (100) than audiences (42). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Traffic Stop in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Traffic Stop?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Traffic Stop in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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