The Traitor (2019)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,410 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2019-05-23
Runtime: 151 minutes
Where to watch The Traitor
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
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.
The Traitor parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Traitor is an R-rated crime drama about a Sicilian mafia informant, including violence and betrayal within organized crime.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Mafia war, trials, and killings related to Cosa Nostra are depicted, consistent with the R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- 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
- Bruno Cariello as Alfonso Giordano
- Giovanni Calcagno as Tano Badalamenti
- Rosario Palazzolo as Giovanni De Gennaro
- Nicola Calì as Totò Riina
- Vincenzo Pirrotta as Luciano Liggio
The Traitor FAQ
Is The Traitor good?
The Traitor has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Traitor?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Traitor OK for kids?
The Traitor is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Traitor is an R-rated crime drama about a Sicilian mafia informant, including violence and betrayal within organized crime.
What movies are like The Traitor?
If you liked The Traitor, try The Godfather, Boys Cry, Suburra and Il Divo.