Lost in Translation

R

Released Sep 19, 2003

1 hr. 42 min.

Comedy

Drama

List

95%

236 Reviews

Tomatometer

85%

250,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

A lonely, aging movie star named Bob Harris (Bill Murray) and a conflicted newlywed, Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), meet in Tokyo. Bob is there to film a Japanese whiskey commercial; Charlotte is accompanying her celebrity-photographer husband. Strangers in a foreign land, the two find escape, distraction and understanding amidst the bright Tokyo lights after a chance meeting in the quiet lull of the hotel bar. They form a bond that is as unlikely as it is heartfelt and meaningful.

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Critics Consensus

Effectively balancing humor and subtle pathos, Sofia Coppola crafts a moving, melancholy story that serves as a showcase for both Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson.

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Hargie M

As the film unfolds, we are reminded of the universal longing for connection and belonging, and the profound sense of isolation that can accompany it. Yet, amidst the chaos and uncertainty of life, Lost in Translation offers a glimmer of hope – a reminder that even in the most unexpected places, we can find moments of connection and meaning.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Arturo H

Great movie, relatable if you travel a lot for work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/21/24

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MrDonut

A simple yet enjoyable film with great acting and writing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Claire P

Dull, dull, boring and dull

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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Connor S

The ending saves it from being that half a star away from recommendation, it can just be a slog to get there.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/02/24

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Vladimir T

This is an interesting exploration of two people bonding in different culture, foreign for both of them. It's also very funny.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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Sofia Coppola

Director

Bill Murray

Bob Harris

Scarlett Johansson

Charlotte

Giovanni Ribisi

John

Anna Faris

Kelly

Fumihiro Hayashi

Charlie

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Lost in Translation: Official Clip - Does It Get Easier?

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Lost in Translation: Official Clip - Ditzy Actress

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Lost in Translation: Official Clip - The Japanese Johnny Carson

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Lost in Translation: Official Clip - Bob and Charlotte Meet

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Lost in Translation: Official Clip - The Rat Pack Photo Shoot

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The culture has shifted in the two decades since Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson bonded in a Tokyo hotel for LOST IN TRANSLATION, one of Sophia Coppola's best.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 14, 2024

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Adam Nayman

The Ringer

Just like the final words of Sofia Coppola’s film, the best parts of the movie are left indecipherable...

Sep 29, 2023

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Joshua Rothkopf

In These Times

...its pretty images of Tokyo and oddball intergenerational friendship coalesce into something unexpectedly moving...

Mar 16, 2020

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Sofia Coppola’s sophomore film is another exploration of delicate relationships and uncommunicated frustrations, this one in a beautifully composed atmosphere of isolation.

Apr 8, 2023

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Annlee Ellingson

CineWomen

It remains mesmerizing all these years later, even upon repeat viewings.

Aug 17, 2022

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Victor Pineyro

Seventh Art Studio

Life stops being terrifying when we open the doors to the unknown. Even for a short amount of time. Coppola's "Lost in Translation" is written beautifully. Full review in Spanish

Rated: 7/10

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Synopsis

A lonely, aging movie star named Bob Harris (Bill Murray) and a conflicted newlywed, Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), meet in Tokyo. Bob is there to film a Japanese whiskey commercial; Charlotte is accompanying her celebrity-photographer husband. Strangers in a foreign land, the two find escape, distraction and understanding amidst the bright Tokyo lights after a chance meeting in the quiet lull of the hotel bar. They form a bond that is as unlikely as it is heartfelt and meaningful.

Director: Sofia Coppola
Executive Producer: Francis Ford Coppola, Fred Roos
Screenwriter: Sofia Coppola
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: American Zoetrope, Elemental Films
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 19, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $44.6M
Sound Mix: Surround

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