Lost in Translation (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 7.4

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Released in 2003, Lost in Translation is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Sofia Coppola, running about 102 minutes. “Everyone wants to be found.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Lost in Translation stars Bill Murray as Bob Harris, Scarlett Johansson as Charlotte, Giovanni Ribisi as John and Anna Faris as Kelly, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Lost in Translation has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $119.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lost in Translation page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lost in Translation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lost in Translation (2003)?
In US, Lost in Translation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Lost in Translation worth watching?
Lost in Translation holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Lost in Translation?
Lost in Translation stars Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi, Anna Faris and Akiko Takeshita.
When was Lost in Translation released?
Lost in Translation was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.