Human Trafficking
  • Network: Lifetime
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 24, 2005
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 99 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 99
  3. Negative: 11 out of 99
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  1. Andrew
    Jan 4, 2006
    10
    Very astonishing. It proves that human beings are the same as devil and nothing else. All human beings some how commit a crime in their nasty and dirty lives. It was very remarkable and difficult to digest the subject. It is my third days that I am completely emotionally mixed up. Who we are? Human or Animal!!???
  2. Lucrecia
    Jul 9, 2006
    10
    extremely powerful and timely film....my deepest blessings and love go out to ALL the people that made this film possible!!! i am very blessed to have a gay nephew currently doing extensive research on this subject after receiving a grant to do so!!!
  3. melinaP.
    Aug 1, 2007
    10
    I was shocked. The film illustrates all there is about human trafficking, demonstrating the raw truth. I found all the cast superb, specially the victims and the bad guys. If you have teenagers show the the movie, it covers all the distanve between knowing what human trafficning is and trully understanding what it is and to what extend it threats youngs people freedom and life. Well done I was shocked. The film illustrates all there is about human trafficking, demonstrating the raw truth. I found all the cast superb, specially the victims and the bad guys. If you have teenagers show the the movie, it covers all the distanve between knowing what human trafficning is and trully understanding what it is and to what extend it threats youngs people freedom and life. Well done to Lifetime.… Expand
  4. Melissa
    Jan 4, 2006
    10
    This film depicts such a powerful message towards its audience, as well it takes us on an emotional roller coaster ride of anger, sadness, and everything in between. An awsome movie.
  5. katunknown
    Jan 12, 2007
    10
    this movie was excellent but at times it was very hard to watch....it shows the truth about what goes on in the world that most of us try to ignor because we don't want to believe it...i liked how this movie made reality seem real for the watchers....!
  6. audreym
    Nov 2, 2005
    10
    this movie was very sad but was a good source of information.
  7. SevenNine
    Nov 2, 2005
    10
    This is an excellent show! Hope the society will pay some attention instead of just watching it as entertainment.
  8. PaulaG
    Nov 9, 2005
    9
    Graphic and gritty.... An intriguing show... This stuff is supposed to be real and it is really scary!
  9. Nikki
    Oct 25, 2005
    9
    Very well done movie. It's sick to know how much of this crap is still going on now days. These people are beyond evil. People think I am paranoide because I want to watch my kids like a hawk. All people that allow their llittle ones move from your sight for one second before you allow that to happen again, WATCH HUMAN TRAFFICING! You'll never take your eye off your kids again! Very well done movie. It's sick to know how much of this crap is still going on now days. These people are beyond evil. People think I am paranoide because I want to watch my kids like a hawk. All people that allow their llittle ones move from your sight for one second before you allow that to happen again, WATCH HUMAN TRAFFICING! You'll never take your eye off your kids again! Which would you rather be? Paranoide? or the parent of a kiddnapped child?!… Expand
  10. randerson
    Jan 2, 2006
    8
    fantastic
  11. TaliaW
    Jan 3, 2006
    10
    This movie was like a train wreck. You know that you dont really want to look but you just keep doing it!! I couldn't stop watching it even though I really wanted to. By the end of part one I was a bawling mess.
  12. May
    Jan 5, 2006
    9
    What an emotional show, I actually felt sick watching some of it. But bravo for the writer/cast/producer/director for taking a leap and telling the world about this topic. It helps to point out real problems in our world. What disgusts me about the show is that the people who are "customers" are educated people with family yet they don't hesitate to abuse women and children. What an emotional show, I actually felt sick watching some of it. But bravo for the writer/cast/producer/director for taking a leap and telling the world about this topic. It helps to point out real problems in our world. What disgusts me about the show is that the people who are "customers" are educated people with family yet they don't hesitate to abuse women and children. It's frightening to know that people in the world like them actually exists in society today.… Expand
  13. KyleighH
    Feb 11, 2006
    10
    I thought this was a very good two-part miniseries. It shows how human trafficking exists in here our world. People should be aware that human trafficking is a huge problem in the world. I've got to give Lifetime guts for showing about human trafficking because I'm not sure that any other television network would've shown it.
  14. MeganA
    Apr 24, 2006
    10
    It was a very graphic movie that portrayed the events that are currently happening in the world today. People don't believe these things could happen to them because they haven't actually experienced it personally. I was just shocked how scary the world can be and hope that a lot of people watched this series and learned from it.
  15. brendam
    Apr 30, 2006
    10
    Very good movie. Didn't really realize that this went on so much in the world. Real eye opener. I watch a lot of movies and i would rank it top5 I have seen this year!!!
  16. mandeec
    Jun 3, 2006
    10
    This was a great movie i was so interested in this i stayed up on a school night to watch it! It was great because it was real it shows what really happens in america and other countries. I know some one who has gone through this experience when i saw this movie it was hard for me to think that is what my friend went through it was a good movie madd props go out to life time
  17. kathleenb
    Jun 5, 2006
    10
    brilliant ... there should be so many more shows like this.
  18. Angelina
    Aug 10, 2006
    10
    Excellent series, gripping from the first scene, never realized such cruelty would actually exist. Cried and felt sick. Well done to the makers.
  19. Spriggangirl
    Jan 9, 2007
    10
    Human Trafficking is one of the most greatest television movies I've ever seen and it also shows the true evil side of slavery which is also very tragical to know why crimelords would buy and sell innocent people.I'll give it a spectacular 10!
  20. makePeace
    Jan 9, 2007
    10
    i live in turkey and i saw one them russian girls was being sold and i found it discusting. i understand what do that girls feel and live better now after the movie. i will go and find the place name soon and reprort it to the officers. yeah i will do it. From now on i will be more careful and approach the situations like this like an agent and report them all. i call people to behave i live in turkey and i saw one them russian girls was being sold and i found it discusting. i understand what do that girls feel and live better now after the movie. i will go and find the place name soon and reprort it to the officers. yeah i will do it. From now on i will be more careful and approach the situations like this like an agent and report them all. i call people to behave like me and please report them if you see anything suspicious. thanks… Expand
  21. ShawnD
    Mar 4, 2007
    10
    I am in the Navy, and they made us have mandantory training on trafficking, now I know why, what a great movie, hardcore as it was, it was a reality check. I have a little girl and I can say that you must watch your surroundings and keep your head on a swivel, because this is the real deal, the world is not a pretty place. I salute lifetime for this eye opener....and Boston Globe Matthew I am in the Navy, and they made us have mandantory training on trafficking, now I know why, what a great movie, hardcore as it was, it was a reality check. I have a little girl and I can say that you must watch your surroundings and keep your head on a swivel, because this is the real deal, the world is not a pretty place. I salute lifetime for this eye opener....and Boston Globe Matthew Gilbert and Variety show how shallow they are in their reviews, I have been around the world, and they need to get a grip on reality.… Expand
  22. Amyh
    Nov 10, 2005
    10
    It was a very good movie and told quite a story. Yet, It was very hard to watch, knowing that this really goes on. I thought the acting was excellent and it was very intesnse.
  23. julieh
    Nov 3, 2005
    10
    I never knew what human trafficking really was until I saw the movie, I can't believe they use children for this kind of thing, it opened my eyes!! I would encourage as many people as possible to see this movie, especially young teenage girls, it's scarry but it's reality.
  24. KarenM
    Nov 4, 2005
    10
    This movie should be seen by all. It really hit home all that is happeneing in the world.....Very thought provoking!!!!! Excellent, would recommend highly.
  25. DoinaL
    Nov 4, 2005
    10
    Excellent movie! Well done. It should be a must in all High Schools across US.It is also so sad to realize what the future of our children may become if we don;t take action now.
  26. Kristien
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    This is an excellent movie about a sad sad truth. Opens our eyes that human trafficking doesn't just occur in third world nations, but in ours too. But either way, you wouldn't want to have this happen to anyone from anywhere.
  27. kellye
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Truth be told, I haven't been able to stop thinking about the movie and women who may be facing these dangers now since I saw the show. It has made a huge impact in my life. I knew these realities existed but it really brings the trauma to life and to heart to see it depicted like that in a movie.
  28. EveH
    Dec 18, 2005
    10
    I think a lot of critcs missed the whole point of this movie. i say any one walking away from this movie and not leaving ruffled has got to be unhuman. i thougt it was a great movie played with much heart. Never knew it was so close to our door steps. Sad and very disturbing makes me want to be an FBI .
  29. KimH
    Oct 24, 2005
    9
    Tough, very difficult to watch, very well done, I have mixed emotions after seeing, I think it's really good but it is difficult to stay in front of your tv and not crying all the time. The lest known actresses are extraordinaire.
  30. guyl
    Oct 25, 2005
    10
    very impressing and powerfull subject...not for week stomatch
  31. melittaa
    Oct 26, 2005
    3
    never saw ending. cut off at 11 for Will and Grace. disgusting handling and frustrated.
  32. AnnaM
    Oct 26, 2005
    10
    It is commendable that a movie was made and released about the immense suffering caused by modern-day slavery. Viewers should take this as a cue to do their part in stopping this epidemic. Urge your government, your community etc to help end this cruel inhumane practice.
  33. SarahG
    Oct 26, 2005
    10
    Excellent movie that needed to be made. Thank you to Lifetime for not holding our hands and trying to sugar coat it.
  34. R.Scott
    Oct 27, 2005
    5
    Nikki, you are the perfect Lifetime viewer. Fear rules the day on Lifetime. I for one didn't enjoy this because Lifetime beats your head in with paranoia so when a legit story needs to be told, the cry wolf syndrome has already washed out a valid story that needs to be told. I could take it or leave it with this one.
  35. michaelb
    Oct 28, 2005
    9
    One element that was not quite accurate was the level of violence that these women and girls must endure. Real trafficking victims experience more violence than what this show indicated.
  36. LucceseM
    Oct 29, 2005
    10
    I found this film to be a nail biter right up to the end. Actors got the job done magnificently. Casting was superb. No respect for those who critique this for not being Shakespeare in the Park.
  37. MarieJ.
    Oct 29, 2005
    10
    EXCELLENT! Sorry to say we have this going on in the world today! We need more publicity. THANK YOU!!!!!!!
  38. mikeg
    Oct 31, 2005
    10
    I haven't yet watched this. All i've seen is the trailer on the website. However it looks like a great miniseries. Part of the film was filmed in montreal where i live. I was there by the beauty parlor when they filmed it, and it was really exciting, There is one mistake in the film. When they are on top of a building in what is supposed to be New York, one sees "A Louer" in the I haven't yet watched this. All i've seen is the trailer on the website. However it looks like a great miniseries. Part of the film was filmed in montreal where i live. I was there by the beauty parlor when they filmed it, and it was really exciting, There is one mistake in the film. When they are on top of a building in what is supposed to be New York, one sees "A Louer" in the background. This was filmed in downtown montreal and they messed up.… Expand
  39. Anar
    Nov 13, 2006
    10
    I have seen this movie. It is perfect!!! I believe more movies such as this one must be made, since it reflects the truth and the cruel reality which keeps going and going.
  40. AnnaL.
    Jan 2, 2006
    10
    This movies captures the fear of all women.
  41. Lara
    Jan 3, 2006
    10
    i really really loved this movie and im trying to get my family to watch it. Over and over i kept telling myself i wasnt going to watch the rest after the next commercial but my eyes were glued. Wow! I balled at the end!
  42. oliviab
    Jan 4, 2006
    10
    It was amazing. I would have to say that it really looks into the lives of these girls. It's sad but it's true. I hope people are more aware and stop these prostitutions. If people stop demanding for inappropriate sex, and stop with the greed, then hopefully these innocent girls may live a normal life. I am glad to have watched this movie.
  43. SandraM
    Jan 4, 2006
    10
    I work in the film industry as a script supervisor, thus I have a hard time really getting lost in the story of a film. This movie gripped me from the first scene and held me captive throughout. In the 46 hours between the first and second episodes I could think of hardly anything but the story. I yelled at the tv...swore at the criminal filth....and cried at the end. That this happens in I work in the film industry as a script supervisor, thus I have a hard time really getting lost in the story of a film. This movie gripped me from the first scene and held me captive throughout. In the 46 hours between the first and second episodes I could think of hardly anything but the story. I yelled at the tv...swore at the criminal filth....and cried at the end. That this happens in our world in this day and age is SICKENING. That there are men out there who keep this business going makes me want to kill someone. I feel so helpless to do anything about it. I am just so grateful for the producers who made this show to help society be more aware. Thank you.… Expand
  44. ThemisM.
    Feb 16, 2006
    10
    Perfect! perfect! perfect!. These are the series that we like to see,because this is REALITY.
  45. zadam
    Apr 15, 2006
    10
    it was a good movie though really horrorfying.When I saw what those men did to those teenage girls it was so sick.My sister watched it with me but could not watch any more but I could not resist I had to see how these girls went through.All these girls went through many miserable things it was oso sad, but it it shows u what an every day out of the american country goes through.If only it was a good movie though really horrorfying.When I saw what those men did to those teenage girls it was so sick.My sister watched it with me but could not watch any more but I could not resist I had to see how these girls went through.All these girls went through many miserable things it was oso sad, but it it shows u what an every day out of the american country goes through.If only they could be in my shoes and be free for at least a week.… Expand
  46. PatS
    May 31, 2006
    10
    WOW!! I watched part 1 last night and was glued to the screen! A part of me didn't want to see what was happening to these kids, but I couldn't turn away.. This morning I woke up and could think of nothing else.. I cried, and keep questioning, even til now. What can I do? Why is this world so cruel and why are there so many injustices? A real eye opener, but it feels helpless to WOW!! I watched part 1 last night and was glued to the screen! A part of me didn't want to see what was happening to these kids, but I couldn't turn away.. This morning I woke up and could think of nothing else.. I cried, and keep questioning, even til now. What can I do? Why is this world so cruel and why are there so many injustices? A real eye opener, but it feels helpless to have this info and feeling as if there's nothing that I can do to effect a change..… Expand
  47. GarronK
    Aug 21, 2006
    10
    Where do I start? I was both disgusted by the movie, and yet I had to finish it. I have no doubt that this movie reflects the lives of many, many women who have to live through hell every day of their lives. As a Jew, I am against suicide... but in a case like this, I certainly would understand it if not condone it. My heart goes out to each and every woman and child that has experienced Where do I start? I was both disgusted by the movie, and yet I had to finish it. I have no doubt that this movie reflects the lives of many, many women who have to live through hell every day of their lives. As a Jew, I am against suicide... but in a case like this, I certainly would understand it if not condone it. My heart goes out to each and every woman and child that has experienced these kinds of gross injustices. I would gladly dedicate myself to this cause. One asks what we can do? Start by educating women and children on what is out there and how to avoid this trap; Speak to and or write to government ministers regarding these issues, show your support and disgust. What scared me most about this movie was the blatant lack of feeling at forcing other humans into degrading, disgusting situations - and making money from it. Hitler killed women and children, and sold their assets, their hair for clothing, their shoes, their fillings... To me, he is just as bad as these disgusting people.… Expand
  48. staceyg
    Jan 19, 2007
    10
    this movie is a very good movie to show teens that there is alot of sick people in this world and not to just trust anybody and not to get in a car with anybody an also the menm r sick in the head
  49. YilinW
    Jan 31, 2007
    10
    The show was quite good. I was expecting a made for tv drama to be of substandard quality but I was glad to be wrong. This movie truly highlights the nightmare that many people are forced into.
  50. KarenS
    Feb 25, 2007
    10
    I have a daughter named Jody Ledkins who dissappeared in 1985, from Kansas City, Mo. The movie was hard, truthful and if people who thinks it will never happen to them., they are wrong. Jody still has not been found and yet someone knows something. I pray every night for my child and others who have been missing. I hope everyone does the right thing and report any suspicious activity. Thank you.
  51. jim58pr
    Mar 25, 2007
    10
    I was terrified to watch this movie...it was very hard to do so....very painful....left me a little shaky....The world can be very bad....but there are some people dedicated to making a positive difference.....and this movie in a way is a salute to them.....This importante movie deserves not less than a 10......period.
  52. millieg
    Nov 12, 2005
    10
    A wake up call lthat needed to be made. We are so caught up in our "comfortable & safe" world, we forget,terrible things can and do happen in the US.As a parent, I think everyone should watch this.If nothing else, it might help parents not to close their eyes, and pretend it can't happen here.
  53. sarah
    Nov 12, 2005
    10
    i say we create a site where people can vote and make statement and send it to the presendient . great movie just cant get it out of my head i feel i was in the movie
  54. Amber
    Nov 4, 2005
    10
    This movie was definitely a wake up call for me. I knew a little about human trafficking but would never have realized it was this horrible. I thought that all of the cast did an amazing job. It's about time a movie this good and eye-opening came out. Nice job, Lifetime!
  55. CCollins
    Dec 18, 2005
    10
    Very, very intense. Opened my eyes to the issue. The acting was outstanding. Terrifying. My stomach is still in knots.
  56. maryjoj
    Dec 25, 2005
    9
    it upset me so much i wanted to turn it off.I couldn't.We are pouring billions into iraq while poor children/teens work in brothels in the US.many powerful people in high places worldwide are profiting from this.We aren't doing much to stop this and why?I believe because these innocents aren't Americans.They are poor disenfranchised invisible nobodies to our government.I it upset me so much i wanted to turn it off.I couldn't.We are pouring billions into iraq while poor children/teens work in brothels in the US.many powerful people in high places worldwide are profiting from this.We aren't doing much to stop this and why?I believe because these innocents aren't Americans.They are poor disenfranchised invisible nobodies to our government.I saw this last week and am still riled by it.Makes me want to become a vigilante to combat this.The width and breadth of it is staggering.I pray for these children/teens everyone every morning enslaved and hope their misery will be ended by those trying to stop it or by a peaceful ending if they are near death.They certainly deserve a place in heaven.What a world we live in!… Expand
  57. Wanda
    Dec 29, 2005
    10
    I could not finish watching this series at least two times before I sat and tried to watch it again. It is too emotionally draining and horrifying to see what some humans go through, and some monsters do to innocent people and children! I lost it several times during the first part, I could not watch anymore abuse. Is this how it really is??! This was the most powerful and moving series I I could not finish watching this series at least two times before I sat and tried to watch it again. It is too emotionally draining and horrifying to see what some humans go through, and some monsters do to innocent people and children! I lost it several times during the first part, I could not watch anymore abuse. Is this how it really is??! This was the most powerful and moving series I have ever watched.… Expand
  58. jiaxingz
    Oct 25, 2005
    10
    Very good!
  59. Marcos
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    Simply Excellent ! Subject treated with finess and reality
  60. amy
    Nov 23, 2006
    10
    pure genius pure love
  61. HannahY
    Jan 17, 2006
    10
    I give it a 10 mainly because it opened my eyes to how serious and real and current this issue is.
  62. EmB
    Oct 28, 2006
    0
    I sympathize with the message but this has to be the worst production I have ever seen. Sorvino is unenthused and dry and I sympthize with Sutherland for having to perform one of the worst scripts in recent memory. Mini Series or not, try again
  63. CathyW.
    Dec 6, 2007
    10
    I loved this show! I've watched it so many times I really enjoy watching it and learning how people are used for trafficking and I want to know how to help.
  64. JohnnyB.
    Sep 16, 2007
    10
    I was sickened by the reality of this movie. To think that anyone could treat people, especially children in such a manner. I was a little disappointed at the end for it was unclear to me what the penalty was for the awful people in charge of the human trafficking. It is people like that, that keep me in favor of the death penalty.
  65. AmandaS
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    Excellent! Mira Sorvino did an awesome job with this mini-series. Lifetime has an excellent reputation with all of my family and friends. Keep up the good work!
  66. BrittanyS
    Dec 27, 2005
    10
    I LOVE this movie. I started watching it in the fast hour of the show and I an dying to see the first part of it! It was so sad and so frightening at the same time. I'd give it a thumbs up, no TWO, no THREE! The actors were teriffic. A must see.
  67. karenf
    Nov 15, 2006
    9
    Very good movie had me worrying about the girls and the children for days on end. Still thinking about it.
  68. IrmarieS
    Jun 1, 2013
    10
    This is one of my favorite movies! The cast did a great job representing the different scenarios of human trafficking! It is a sad reality Must watch is an eye opener the movie is very graphic!

    Facts: Human trafficking is the third largest international crime industry (behind illegal drugs and arms trafficking). It reportedly generates a profit of $32 billion every year. Of    This is one of my favorite movies! The cast did a great job representing the different scenarios of human trafficking! It is a sad reality Must watch is an eye opener the movie is very graphic!

    Facts:
    Human trafficking is the third largest international crime industry (behind illegal drugs and arms trafficking).
    It reportedly generates a profit of $32 billion every year. Of that number, $15.5 billion is made in industrialized countries.

    According to the U.S. State Department, 600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders every year. More than 70 percent are female and half are children.

    Two children are sold every minute.    … Expand
  69. ssfourseas
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    EXCELLENT! This will be etched in my brain forever. Hoping there is a Season 2. Obviously, the so called 'professional' critics have no taste.

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Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    30
    Rarely rises above the level of cut-and-dried cops-and-bad-guys tale.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Andrew Clevenger
    75
    The movie's tone teeters on the edge of self-righteousness, but the glassy-eyed numbness of the enslaved girls is a devastating portrayal of their living nightmare. [28 Oct 2005, p.77]
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    50
    Perhaps inevitably, with all that focus on the educational component, the story gets short shrift.
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