In today’s global media environment Hollywood films are distributed in many non English-speaking markets. This requires a nuanced translation of the original title to accurately convey the essence of a film. Less well-known is that fact is that American movies also need translation in order to be suitable for the British audience. Herewith, a listing of some popular American films and their titles when shown in Britain:

Original American movie titleBritish version
The Fast and the FuriousThe Alacritous and the Apoplectic
Two Weeks' NoticeA Fortnight's Notice
TransformersTransfourmers
Air Force OneSpecially-Chartered British Airways Flight
My Big Fat Greek WeddingMy Corpulent Aegean Nuptials
The Empire Strikes BackFinal Fantasy
All the President's MenAll the Prime Minister's Blokes
Jurassic ParkJurassic Gardens
Independence DayRebellion Day