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Heavy Traffic (1974)

English comedy drama film directed by Ralph Bakshi

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
1h 17m 77 min
Released
1 February 1974
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Heavy Traffic has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 1 February 1974. It is directed by Ralph Bakshi and stars Beverly Hope Atkinson.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Director
Ralph Bakshi
Cinematography
Gregg Heschong
Written by
Ralph Bakshi
Produced by
Samuel Z. Arkoff, Steve Krantz
Distribution
American International Pictures, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$950,000
Set in
New York City

Release and where to watch

In theatres
1 February 1974
First shown
8 August 1973 festival or first country
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Heavy Traffic?

Heavy Traffic has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes, or 77 min.

When did Heavy Traffic release?

Heavy Traffic released on 1 February 1974.

Who directed Heavy Traffic?

Heavy Traffic is directed by Ralph Bakshi.

Where can I watch Heavy Traffic online?

Heavy Traffic streams on Netflix.

What is the budget of Heavy Traffic?

The budget of Heavy Traffic is reported as $950,000.

What is Heavy Traffic rated in the US?

Heavy Traffic is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 13 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.