ScreenRant

Lost in Translation (2003)

Written and directed by Sofia Coppola, Lost in Translation is a romantic comedy starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson as fading movie star Bob Harris and Yale college graduate Charlotte, who build an unlikely relationship while traveling in Tokyo.

lost in transition poster
Lost in Translation
R
Drama
Comedy

Director
Sofia Coppola
Release Date
October 3, 2003
Studio(s)
Focus Features
Distributor(s)
Focus Features
Cast
Fumihiro Hayashi , Bill Murray , Anna Faris , Giovanni Ribisi , Scarlett Johansson , Catherine Lambert
Writers
Sofia Coppola
Runtime
102 minutes
Budget
$4 million

Summary

Written and directed by Sofia Coppola, Lost in Translation is a romantic comedy starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson as fading movie star Bob Harris and Yale college graduate Charlotte, who build an unlikely relationship while traveling in Tokyo.

latest

Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson in Lost in Translation.
Scarlett Johansson & Bill Murray's 36-Year Age Gap In Modern Classic Still Has Director Conflicted

Director Sofia Coppola addresses the age gap between Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson in Lost in Translation, and it has her feeling conflicted.

By 
Split image of ET hugging Elliott in ET and Chief hugging McMurphy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
10 Saddest Goodbyes In Movie History

From E.T.'s farewell to Elliott to Andy's farewell to his toys to Truman's farewell to his audience, film history is full of heartbreaking goodbyes.

By 
American History X and Fight Club
10 Times Audiences Missed The Point Of A Movie, According to Reddit

Reddit users are here to say that these films have been misunderstood for far too long.

By 
Three vertical images Scarlet Johansson in Lost in translation Bob Hoskins and Roger Rabbit scared and robotic girl with face half peeled off in Ex Machina
10 Oscar-Winning Films That Need A Sequel

Sequels may have become the norm in modern Hollywood, but more than a few Oscar winning films haven't followed suit despite the trend.

By 
Focus Features 20 year anniversary logo
Focus Features Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary With This Wonderful Reel (& Logo)

Focus Features unveils a special 20th anniversary logo and reel looking back on their acclaimed films and announcing a special theatrical re-release.

By 
10 Best Giovanni Ribisi Movies, According To IMDb

Giovanni Ribisi is an underrated talent in the acting world whose incredible range is undeniable. Here are his best movies, ranked by IMDb.

By 
Split image showing Leonardo DiCaprio in Inception and Rosa Salazar in Alita Battle Angel
10 Amazing Movies With Cliffhangers That Never Got Sequels, Ranked

The meaning of the ending of Inception still remains a mystery. And that isn't the only movie with a cliffhanger ending but no sequel.

By 
5 Movies That Launched Scarlett Johansson's Career (& 5 That Missed The Mark)

Scarlett Johansson has proved herself as an actress that can take on roles in a wide range of genres, but not all of her films are massive hits.

By 
Lost in Translation vs American Beauty
10 Movies To Watch If You Like Sofia Coppola's Lost In Translation

If you like the complex themes of fractured relationships and displacement in Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation, you will enjoy these other films.

By 
Anna Faris: A Ranking Of 5 Of Her Best Movies (& 5 Of Her Worst), According To IMDb

Anna Faris's career has spanned decades and she is one of the best comedy actors today. Here are her 5 best & 5 worst films according to IMDb.

By 
whisper in ear lost in translation
Lost In Translation Ending: What Bill Murray Whispered In Scarlett Johansson's Ear

The enigmatic whisper in ear ending of Lost In Translation has long fascinated movie fans, but what exactly did Bob (Bill Murray) say to Charlotte?

By 
Steve Carell in Foxcatcher
12 Best Dramatic Performances by Comedy Actors

Comedy actors don't often dabble in the world of drama, but when they do, we get some of the greatest dramatic performances ever.

By