Lost in Translation

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Lost in Translation

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Released Sep 19, 2003

1h 42m

Comedy

Drama

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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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Rania Richardson

AV Club

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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Fico Cangiano

CineXpress Podcast

More than two decades later, this is still Sofia Coppola's best film. An exquisite dramedy that stays with you long after the credits roll. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4.5/5

Mar 27, 2025

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Adam Smith

Radio Times

[The] backdrop of night-time Tokyo as an alien landscape against which the couple delicately explore each other's ambiguous feelings, this talented young director has produced a sad, funny, magical and almost irresistibly moving experience.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 8, 2024

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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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Jey D

Moving and melancholic.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/06/25

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Audience Member

Okay. I saw this in the theater when it came out, and most of the audience were laughing their fool head off. Several times I looked around to see who had smuggled in some alcohol. It would take a lot of alcohol. It was one joke, over and over. “Japanese people are different! Bwahahaha!!” Murray does an excellent job with this, but…Jesus Christ, there was probably only one or two scenes that were Actually Funny.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/05/25

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Ellie P

The movie is a masterpiece in every sense. Nothing wanting. If you want to learn about movie making, or just enjoy something purely brilliant, this is it. A work of art.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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mark g

What a truly great movie that works on so many different levels. Two characters different in practically every way, except that both are experiencing a complete loss of purpose in life. Both are in an existence state in which nothing truly resonates with either. As the saying goes, "misery loves company." However, in this film, company actually paves the way for purpose and happiness. This film stays with you a long time and will keep staying with you after repeated viewings.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/24/25

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stephen m

A reflective movie. Something you can watch alone with a glass of wine and join the characters in the little bubble of existence they share for a while.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/15/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 42 minutes!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Some Sexual Content!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Bill Murray and Scarlet Johansson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $44,600,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/09/25

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Charlie

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

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Lost in Translation: Official Clip - "Midnight Velocity" Press Conference

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

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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
Producer: Sofia Coppola, Ross Katz
Screenwriter: Sofia Coppola
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Elemental Films, American Zoetrope
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
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Surround

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