Lost in Translation (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated R • 2003 • 1h 41m
A delicate, melancholy film about two Americans — an ageing movie star and a young woman — who form an unlikely bond in Tokyo. The R rating seems conservative — this is a quiet, intelligent film with no violence and minimal sexual content. Brief nudity in a non-sexual context and some frank adult conversation account for the rating. Appropriate for thoughtful teens.
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Is Lost in Translation appropriate for kids?
A delicate, melancholy film about two Americans — an ageing movie star and a young woman — who form an unlikely bond in Tokyo. The R rating seems conservative — this is a quiet, intelligent film with no violence and minimal sexual content. Brief nudity in a non-sexual context… Read more — free account
Content severity in Lost in Translation
What happens in Lost in Translation, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:20 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:35 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
Sex and nudity in Lost in Translation
Bob visits a strip bar — brief nudity shown. An explicit phone call (not involving the protagonists). The central relationship is emotionally intimate but physically chaste — its power comes from what doesn't happen.
Violence and gore in Lost in Translation
None.
Language in Lost in Translation
Mild-to-moderate language. Not the primary concern of the rating.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Lost in Translation
Both characters drink — in bars, at the hotel, at parties. The drinking is social and atmospheric rather than problematic.
Mature themes in Lost in Translation
Loneliness in marriage. The strange intimacy that can develop between strangers. Ageing and relevance. A young woman trying to figure out who she is. The film's genius is that its central emotional experience — a connection that is real but cannot become anything — is one only adults can fully appreciate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lost in Translation appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Lost in Translation is best for ages 14+. It's rated R. A delicate, melancholy film about two Americans — an ageing movie star and a young woman — who form an unlikely bond in Tokyo. The R rating seems conservative — this is a quiet, intelligent film with no violence and…
What age rating does Lost in Translation have?
Lost in Translation is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.
What is Lost in Translation about?
A delicate, melancholy film about two Americans — an ageing movie star and a young woman — who form an unlikely bond in Tokyo. The R rating seems conservative — this is a quiet, intelligent film with no violence and minimal sexual content. Brief nudity in a non-sexual context and some frank adult conversation account…
Is there sex or nudity in Lost in Translation?
Bob visits a strip bar — brief nudity shown. An explicit phone call (not involving the protagonists). The central relationship is emotionally intimate but physically chaste — its power comes from what doesn't happen.
How violent is Lost in Translation?
None.
Is the language in Lost in Translation appropriate for kids?
Mild-to-moderate language. Not the primary concern of the rating.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Lost in Translation?
Both characters drink — in bars, at the hotel, at parties. The drinking is social and atmospheric rather than problematic.
What mature themes appear in Lost in Translation?
Loneliness in marriage. The strange intimacy that can develop between strangers. Ageing and relevance. A young woman trying to figure out who she is. The film's genius is that its central emotional experience — a connection that is real but cannot become…
How long is Lost in Translation?
Lost in Translation runs 102 minutes, directed by Sofia Coppola, released in 2003.
Where can I read the full Lost in Translation parent guide?
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