Heavy Traffic (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1973, Heavy Traffic is a comedy, drama and animation film directed by Ralph Bakshi, running about 76 minutes. “More Spice from the makers of Fritz the Cat!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An "underground" cartoonist contends with life in the inner city, where various unsavory characters serve as inspiration for his artwork.
Who’s in it. Heavy Traffic stars Joseph Kaufmann as Michael Corleone, Frank De Kova as Angelo "Angie" Corleone, Terry Haven as Ida Corleone and Mary Dean Lauria as Molly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Heavy Traffic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heavy Traffic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heavy Traffic tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heavy Traffic (1973)?
- In GB, Heavy Traffic is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heavy Traffic worth watching?
- Heavy Traffic holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heavy Traffic?
- Heavy Traffic stars Joseph Kaufmann, Frank De Kova, Terry Haven, Mary Dean Lauria and Jacqueline Mills.
- When was Heavy Traffic released?
- Heavy Traffic was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.