The Traitor
“The true story about the man who brought down the Mafia”
Palermo, Sicily, 1980. Mafia member Tommaso Buscetta decides to move to Brazil with his family fleeing the constant war between the different clans of the criminal organization. But when, after living several misfortunes, he is forced to return to Italy, he makes a bold decision that will change his life and the destiny of Cosa Nostra forever.
Where to watch The Traitor in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Traitor there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Traitor streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Thrillbox Amazon Channel, Mosaik Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Telecine Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Traitor
The Traitor is a 2019 Italian-language drama, crime and thriller film directed by Marco Bellocchio. The cast is led by Pierfrancesco Favino, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Fabrizio Ferracane. It has a runtime of 2h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Traitor was produced by IBC MOvie, Kavac Film, and The Match Factory and made in Brazil and France. It was released on May 23, 2019, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Marco Bellocchio
- Writers
- Marco Bellocchio, Ludovica Rampoldi, Valia Santella
- Release date
- May 23, 2019
- OTT release
- May 12, 2020
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Brazil, France
- Production
- IBC MOvie, Kavac Film, The Match Factory
The Traitor cast & crew
The Traitor was directed by Marco Bellocchio and written by Marco Bellocchio, Ludovica Rampoldi, and Valia Santella.
The cast features Pierfrancesco Favino as Tommaso Buscetta, Maria Fernanda Cândido as Maria Cristina de Almeida, Fabrizio Ferracane as Pippo Calò, Fausto Russo Alesi as Giovanni Falcone, Luigi Lo Cascio as Salvatore Contorno, and Bruno Cariello as Alfonso Giordano.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nicola Piovani, cinematography is by Vladan Radović, and it was produced by Paolo Del Brocco and Beppe Caschetto.
Is The Traitor worth watching?
The Traitor holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 1,432 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 31m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, crime, and thriller, The Traitor is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Traitor
The Traitor isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on May 12, 2020.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Traitor
Pierfrancesco Favino
Tommaso Buscetta
Maria Fernanda Cândido
Maria Cristina de Almeida
Fabrizio Ferracane
Pippo Calò
Fausto Russo Alesi
Giovanni Falcone
Luigi Lo Cascio
Salvatore Contorno
Bruno Cariello
Alfonso Giordano
Giovanni Calcagno
Tano Badalamenti
Rosario Palazzolo
Giovanni De Gennaro
Nicola Calì
Totò Riina
Vincenzo Pirrotta
Luciano Liggio
Pier Giorgio Bellocchio
Cesare
Michelangelo Cicirello
The Traitor — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Traitor in United States?
The Traitor is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Traitor in?
The Traitor is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including English, Italian, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Traitor?
The Traitor runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
▸What is The Traitor rated?
The Traitor is rated R. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 1,432 ratings.
▸When did The Traitor release on OTT?
The Traitor became available digitally on May 12, 2020.
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