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.
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) is a drama, romance and history film directed by Rob Marshall, released on December 6, 2005 with a runtime of 2h 26m. It stars Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh and Ken Watanabe. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 3,449 ratings.
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Zhang Ziyi
as Sayuri
Gong Li
as Hatsumomo
Michelle Yeoh
as Mameha
Ken Watanabe
as Chairman
Suzuka Ohgo
as Chiyo
Kaori Momoi
as Mother
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
Directed by Rob Marshall, written by Robin Swicord and Arthur Golden, produced by Steven Spielberg, Lucy Fisher and Douglas Wick.
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 3,449 ratings.
Memoirs of a Geisha, adapted from Arthur Golden’s 1997 novel, presents a visually stunning journey of Chiyo, a young girl navigating love, loss, and identity within the mysterious world of geishas. Despite criticism over casting and a slow narrative pace, the film captivates with its rich cinematography, authentic cultural elements, and powerful performances—earning it three Academy Awards. While some narrative…
Reviewed on September 29, 2025
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The main cast of Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) includes Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh, Ken Watanabe and Suzuka Ohgo. The film was directed by Rob Marshall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Memoirs of a Geisha was released on December 6, 2005 and runs for 2h 26m.
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 3,449 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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