Lost in Translation (2003)
Two lonely Americans in Tokyo find unexpected, intimate connection and quiet joy amidst a foreign city's glow.
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 intense is Lost in Translation?
Lost in Translation has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What Lost in Translation feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimateatmosphericfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightLate night
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Is Lost in Translation scary?
No. Lost in Translation is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Lost in Translation gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Lost in Translation sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Lost in Translation OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Lost in Translation?
Lost in Translation runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Lost in Translation?
Lost in Translation is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Lost in Translation have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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