Lost in Translation

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Lost in Translation

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Released Sep 19, 2003

1h 42m

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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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Ben L

This is Woody Allen’s Manhattan set in Tokyo. An old geezer somehow, oh yeah he has money and power, gets a teenage girl to luv him long time. But unlike Woody the righteous left love this…love this. Pathetic movie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/14/25

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Makayla L

I can't recommend this movie to any audience knowing that Scarlett Johansson is 17 y/o alongside Bill Murray (53 y/o). Creepy.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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Alexandre A

An unexpected duo. Bob and Charlotte found themselves in an unknown "world" (Japan, Tokyo) where decoding the language wasn't enough. Both characters are changing throughout the movie, and although it's slow-paced, it's a nice watch; They mold each other in such a short time and then drift apart, a realistic ending when we're far from home. This movie should be watched by Erasmus students abroad. You're in a new place, and try to find similarities that reduce the loneliness felt.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/06/25

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Chorong P

Deep emotional connections sometimes, and fortunately, transcend generations. They don’t demand excessive effort, drama, or trivial conversation—ironically, all elements often considered essential for forming bonds. To be able to understand this movie, I feel very much lucky. loved the movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/03/25

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Leprechaun K

One of my favorite movies of all time. Coppola should have won Best Director. Top 10 for sure.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/28/25

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Marcus K

Good movie. Always love bill murray and Scarlett is amazing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/25

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

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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: 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
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Surround

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