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Lost in Translation

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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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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 02/14/2024
3.5/4
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. Go to Full Review
Adam Nayman The Ringer 09/29/2023
Just like the final words of Sofia Coppola’s film, the best parts of the movie are left indecipherable... Go to Full Review
Joshua Rothkopf In These Times 03/16/2020
...its pretty images of Tokyo and oddball intergenerational friendship coalesce into something unexpectedly moving... Go to Full Review
Fico Cangiano CineXpress Podcast Mar 27
4.5/5
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] Go to Full Review
Adam Smith Radio Times 08/08/2024
5/5
[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. Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 04/08/2023
Sofia Coppola’s sophomore film is another exploration of delicate relationships and uncommunicated frustrations, this one in a beautifully composed atmosphere of isolation. Go to Full Review
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theguywithawheel23 1d The purest, most delicate dramedy of all time. A perfect balance of the two mammoth genres, brought together with a massive heart, first class direction and some of the best chemistry from two actors ever put on screen. Bill Murray has never been more humble, heartbreaking or genuine in his entire career. See more Andrew Reed M @OscarReed Jan 18 All the characters are believable. A great, moody movie. A great statement of people fumbling around in a foreign country as they are fumbling through meaning in their lives. Beautifully shot. See more Johannes S Jan 15 Beautiful and smooth movie to watch! Makes me feel a bit lonely. See more Jackson M. @Nshvlleindie Jan 15 A perfect movie, so eloquently pulling at some of the most simple yet meaningful parts of the soul. Adult loneliness and the fear of not being where you are meant to be. The magic in Translation is how hauntingly beautiful Johannson and Murray emote without saying too much, but saying just enough. The character of Tokyo is also fleshed out in a way that will linger with you always. See more VITALII H @freakynickison Jan 9 This movie was so easy to watch. There’s nothing bad I can say about it. It’s a cute movie about people dealing with basically life and the turns it takes. I’m glad I chose it after a long day. It doesn’t have any emotional intensity which was really appreciated. If you wanna turn off your brain and let your mind float above tourists being tourists in a foreign country in 2003 then here’s the movie for you. See more Brian F. @FedUpDVDCollector Dec 18 Felt like I took a trip to Japan. SJ was great even if I found the situationship implausible. I honestly think Bill’s best acting role is in St. Vincent. I had to check this one out since he got the best actor nom…This was very nice too. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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