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15 movie titles that got hilariously lost in translation

Not so direct.

WHEN MOVIES ARE released in specific countries, they are not-so-directly translated due to cultural and language differences. The result? Some amazing new titles for your favourite films.

1. Home Alone

In Latin America, it’s called My Poor Little Angel

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2. Trainwreck

In Argentina, they hold no punches. Amy Schumer’s film is called This Girl Is A Mess.

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3. The Green Mile

It means Unexpected Miracles in Argentina, way to ruin it.

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4. Superbad

In many Latin American countries, it is simply known as Supercool. What? Did they SEE the movie?

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5. Pineapple Express

In Argentina, it directly translates back to Super High. SO APT.

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6. Step Up

In France, it is called Sexy Dance. Yes, yes it is.

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7. The Hangover

In France, the Hangover 2 is called Very Bad Trip 2. Straight to the point, there.

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8. Grease

In Mexico, it’s called Vaseline, which we say is CLOSE ENOUGH.

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9. Walk the Line

In South America, it’s known as Johnny and June, Passion and Craziness. Is it worth all those extra characters?

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10. Knocked Up

In Peru, it’s called Slightly Pregnant.

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11. American Pie

In Hong Kong, it’s called American Virgin Man. Of course it is.

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12. The Sixth Sense

Oddly enough, the movie is called He’s a Ghost in China.

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13. Girl, Interrupted

In Japan, this is very specifically known as 17-Year-Old Girl’s Medical Chart. Well, they’re just telling it like it is.

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14. Guardians of the Galaxy

15. One hundred and One Dalmations

In Spanish, translates to The Night of the Cold Noses.

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