Memoirs of a Geisha
“A story like mine has never been told.”
In the years before World War II, a penniless Japanese child is torn from her family to work as a maid in a geisha house.
Where to watch Memoirs of a Geisha in United States
Can I watch Memoirs of a Geisha in United States? Memoirs of a Geisha isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, SBS On Demand, 10 | — |
| Germany | Queens club Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Sony One Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Memoirs of a Geisha
Memoirs of a Geisha is a 2005 English-language drama, romance and history film directed by Rob Marshall. The cast is led by Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh. It has a runtime of 2h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 3400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Memoirs of a Geisha was produced by Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, and Spyglass Entertainment and made in United States of America and Japan. It was released on December 6, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $85 million, it went on to gross $162 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rob Marshall
- Writers
- Robin Swicord
- Release date
- December 6, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Japan
- Budget
- $85 million
- Box office
- $162 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment
Memoirs of a Geisha cast & crew
Memoirs of a Geisha was directed by Rob Marshall and written by Robin Swicord.
The cast features Zhang Ziyi as Sayuri, Gong Li as Hatsumomo, Michelle Yeoh as Mameha, Ken Watanabe as Chairman, Suzuka Ohgo as Chiyo, and Kaori Momoi as Mother.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Dion Beebe, and it was produced by Steven Spielberg and Lucy Fisher.
Is Memoirs of a Geisha worth watching?
Memoirs of a Geisha holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 3,449 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 26m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and history, Memoirs of a Geisha is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Memoirs of a Geisha
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Cast of Memoirs of a Geisha
Zhang Ziyi
Sayuri
Gong Li
Hatsumomo
Michelle Yeoh
Mameha
Ken Watanabe
Chairman
Suzuka Ohgo
Chiyo
Kaori Momoi
Mother
Koji Yakusho
Nobu
Youki Kudoh
Pumpkin
Togo Igawa
Tanaka
Mako
Sakamoto
Samantha Futerman
Satsu
Elizabeth Sung
Sakamoto's Wife
Memoirs of a Geisha — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Memoirs of a Geisha in United States?
Memoirs of a Geisha is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Memoirs of a Geisha in?
Memoirs of a Geisha is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Memoirs of a Geisha?
Memoirs of a Geisha runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
▸What is Memoirs of a Geisha rated?
Memoirs of a Geisha is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 3,449 ratings.
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