Lost in Translation (2003)

Lost in Translation (2003)

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Lost in Translation (2003)

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See Bill Murray in his excellent portrayal of a has-been movie star working on adverts in Tokyo. He forms an unlikely friendship with a beautiful newlywed (Scarlett Johansson) who is staying at the same hotel with her husband. Sofia Coppola won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

IMDB IMDB rating: 7.8/10

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 95%

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