IMDb >
Lost in Translation (2003)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at
blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
blockbuster.com
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsLost in Translation (2003) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 78 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 10) |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
3 October 2003 (USA) moreTagline:
Everyone wants to be found. morePlot:
A movie star with a sense of emptiness, and a neglected newlywed meet up as strangers in Tokyo, Japan and form an unlikely bond. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 70 wins & 59 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(161 articles)
Johansson Has 'Nothing To Do' With U.K. Reality Show (From WENN. 23 June 2009, 12:00 PM, PDT)
Johansson To Replace Cruz As Face Of Mango
(From WENN. 28 May 2009, 1:00 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
A great film, but the rating was lost in translation moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Scarlett Johansson | ... | Charlotte | |
| Bill Murray | ... | Bob Harris | |
| Akiko Takeshita | ... | Ms. Kawasaki | |
| Kazuyoshi Minamimagoe | ... | Press Agent | |
| Kazuko Shibata | ... | Press Agent | |
| Take | ... | Press Agent | |
| Ryuichiro Baba | ... | Concierge | |
| Akira Yamaguchi | ... | Bellboy | |
| Catherine Lambert | ... | Jazz Singer | |
| François du Bois | ... | Sausalito Piano (as Francois du Bois) | |
| Tim Leffman | ... | Sausalito Guitar | |
| Gregory Pekar | ... | American Businessman #1 | |
| Richard Allen | ... | American Businessman #2 | |
| Giovanni Ribisi | ... | John | |
| Diamond Yukai | ... | Commercial Director (as Yutaka Tadokoro) |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for some sexual content.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
102 minColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Indonesia:Dewasa | Canada:PG (British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Malaysia:18PL (re-rating) | Malaysia:(Banned) (uncut version) | Iceland:L | Hungary:14 | Greece:K | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Brazil:14 | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Canada:G (Québec) | Chile:TE | Finland:K-11 | Germany:6 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIB | Italy:T | Netherlands:AL | New Zealand:PG | Norway:A | Peru:PT | Philippines:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG (edited for re-rating) | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) | South Korea:15 | Spain:13 | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:15 | USA:R | Singapore:M18 (DVD rating)Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Scarlett Johansson said that she was reluctant to be filmed in panties until Sofia Coppola modeled the panties herself to show her how they would look. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The pink flowers in Charlotte's room disappear when she is listening to the "soul searching" tape, but reappear later in the movie. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Ms. Kawasaki: Welcome to Tokyo.
Bob: Thank you very much.
Ms. Kawasaki: My name is Kawasaki. Nice to meet you.
Bob: I've heard of you. Thank you.
more
Soundtrack:
Scarborough Fair/Canticle moreFAQ
What did Bob whisper into Charlotte's ear?What temples and shrines does Charlotte go to?
more
more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Lost in Translation (2003)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| More Than This... | tiger_suits |
| Bob talking about kids | MyLuck |
| Great movie, but weak final shot | henry_is_the_don |
| The perfect movie. | buffsplz-1 |
| Bonus Track on Soundtrack | tanasije |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Graduate | Midnight Cowboy | Yi yi | Big Fish | Closer |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |

















It's very interesting to see all of the ratings that Lost In Translation received in different countries. In Canada it is only PG, while in America it's rated R! And really, the only explanation for this is a brief scene at a strip joint that shows some nudity. I really look down on that R rating because Lost In Translation is a good-hearted film that should be enjoyed by all ages. Notice how during the 2003 Oscar season two films played the "only one special effect: the effect on the audience" card; one being this film and the other being Mystic River. Both are great films, both are rated R in the U.S., but only one of them can carry along its story without brutal murders.
So what can I say about Lost In Translation that hasn't been said a million times already? It's all true. It's subtle, down-to-earth, and allows the audience to observe and relate to the characters, Bob and Charlotte. Both of them have a life crisis to deal with, and I guess if you're thousands and thousands of miles away from your problems it makes it easier to take an objective look at them, even if they do follow you. Bob and Charlotte confide in each other and develop a relationship. That's what it's all about, and every scene is precious. It's a real and true to life kind of film. We never hear the lines: "Oh, Charlotte, I'm so glad I went to Japan. You've changed my life in such a profound way and you'll always be in my heart." That's because that just isn't the way it goes in real life. The feeling is there, the characters know it, the audience knows it, so it has to be left at that.
So, yeah, I love this movie. It's clearly the highlight of Bill Murray's career and marks the perfect first real stand-out in Scarlett Johanson's. It's so rare to see a movie that only has an interest in its characters (and only two of them, at that!) and makes them so charming, lovable, and familiar. This is a great example of non-Hollywood Hollywood films: the well-known actors and producers going to the roots of independent film-making. In an age where half the movies out there are packed with CGI, this is refreshing to see.
My rating: 10/10