Lost in Translation
Seen it?2003 | 102 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar, audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10) and it made about 30 times its budget. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Two lost souls visiting Tokyo -- the young, neglected wife of a photographer and a washed-up movie star shooting a TV commercial -- find an odd solace and pensive freedom to be real in each other's company, away from their lives in America.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Writing, Original Screenplay. Won 3 Golden Globes: Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Screenplay. Won 3 BAFTAs: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Editing. Won 1 WGA Award: Best Original Screenplay. Won 3 Independent Spirit Awards: Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Male Lead. Also nominated for 3 more Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 1 SAG Award. Plus 15 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$120 million worldwide on a $4 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sofia Coppola
- Bill MurrayBob Harris
- Scarlett JohanssonCharlotte
- Giovanni RibisiJohn
- Anna FarisKelly
- Akiko TakeshitaMs. Kawasaki
- Kazuyoshi MinamimagoePress Agent
- Kazuko ShibataPress Agent
- TakePress Agent
- Ryuichiro BabaConcierge
- Akira YamaguchiBellboy