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Memoirs of a Geisha

2005·Movie·PG-13·146 min·★ 7.6(3,497)

“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.

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Where to watch Memoirs of a Geisha in India

Can I watch Memoirs of a Geisha in India? Memoirs of a Geisha isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Click a service to open Memoirs of a Geisha there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is Memoirs of a Geisha streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
India—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
United States—Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom—Sky Store
CanadaSony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, CosmoGo, FlixFling
AustraliaSBS On Demand, 10—
GermanyQueens club Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV
France—Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilSony One Amazon ChannelClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
South KoreaWatchawavve

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 3500 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Memoirs of a Geisha was produced by Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, and Spyglass Entertainment and made in United States of America. 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
OTT release
August 20, 2021
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$85 million
Box office
$162 million
Production
Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment
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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 3,497 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

Memoirs of a Geisha isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

It first became available to stream digitally on August 20, 2021.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Memoirs of a Geisha

Zhang Ziyi

Zhang Ziyi

Sayuri

Gong Li

Gong Li

Hatsumomo

Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh

Mameha

Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe

Chairman

Suzuka Ohgo

Suzuka Ohgo

Chiyo

Kaori Momoi

Kaori Momoi

Mother

Koji Yakusho

Koji Yakusho

Nobu

Youki Kudoh

Youki Kudoh

Pumpkin

Togo Igawa

Togo Igawa

Tanaka

Mako

Mako

Sakamoto

Samantha Futerman

Samantha Futerman

Satsu

Elizabeth Sung

Elizabeth Sung

Sakamoto's Wife

Memoirs of a Geisha — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Memoirs of a Geisha in India?

Memoirs of a Geisha is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸Where can I watch Memoirs of a Geisha in the US?

Memoirs of a Geisha isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch Memoirs of a Geisha in the UK?

Memoirs of a Geisha isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Sky Store.

▸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 3,497 ratings.

▸When did Memoirs of a Geisha release on OTT?

Memoirs of a Geisha became available digitally on August 20, 2021.

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