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Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)

โ€œA story like mine has never been told.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 3,470 votes 2h 26m pg-13 RomanceDramaHistory

#11 of 184 films from 2005 #172 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Rob Marshall ยท Written by Robin Swicord, Arthur Golden

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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.

Cast

Zhang Ziyias Sayuri
Gong Lias Hatsumomo
Michelle Yeohas Mameha
Ken Watanabeas Chairman
Suzuka Ohgoas Chiyo
Kaori Momoias Mother
Koji Yakushoas Nobu
Youki Kudohas Pumpkin
Togo Igawaas Tanaka
Makoas Sakamoto
Samantha Futermanas Satsu
Elizabeth Sungas Sakamoto's Wife
Thomas Ikedaas Mr. Bekku
Tsai Chinas Auntie

Facts

Release dateDecember 6, 2005
Runtime146 min (2h 26m) โ€” longer as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$85,000,000
Box office$162,242,962 (1.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0397535

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Questions

How long is Memoirs of a Geisha?
Memoirs of a Geisha runs 146 minutes (2h 26m).
Is Memoirs of a Geisha worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 3,470 votes, which places it #11 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 95%) and #172 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Memoirs of a Geisha?
Memoirs of a Geisha was directed by Rob Marshall. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Chicago (2002), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), Mary Poppins Returns (2018).
Who stars in Memoirs of a Geisha?
Zhang Ziyi as Sayuri; Gong Li as Hatsumomo; Michelle Yeoh as Mameha; Ken Watanabe as Chairman; Suzuka Ohgo as Chiyo; Kaori Momoi as Mother.
What is Memoirs of a Geisha rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Memoirs of a Geisha?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/30057.

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