Memoirs of a Geisha(2005)
“A story like mine has never been told.”
Overview
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.
Director
Rob Marshall
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$85M
Revenue
$162M
Cast
Zhang Ziyi
as Sayuri
Gong Li
as Hatsumomo
Michelle Yeoh
as Mameha
Ken Watanabe
as Le président
Suzuka Ohgo
as Chiyo
Kaori Momoi
as La mère
Koji Yakusho
as Nobu
Youki Kudoh
as Pumpkin
Togo Igawa
as Tanaka
Mako
as Sakamoto
Samantha Futerman
as Satsu
Elizabeth Sung
as Sakamoto's Wife
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
2h 26m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$85M
Box Office
$162M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • DreamWorks Pictures • Spyglass Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Memoirs of a Geisha?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).
What is Memoirs of a Geisha about?▼
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.
Who directed Memoirs of a Geisha?▼
Memoirs of a Geisha was directed by Rob Marshall and released in 2005. It is a drama, romance, history film.
How long is Memoirs of a Geisha?▼
Memoirs of a Geisha has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
Who stars in Memoirs of a Geisha?▼
The cast of Memoirs of a Geisha includes Zhang Ziyi as Sayuri, Gong Li as Hatsumomo, Michelle Yeoh as Mameha, Ken Watanabe as Le président, Suzuka Ohgo as Chiyo and more.
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