Memoirs of a Geisha 2005
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SplatIn the years before World War II, a penniless Japanese child is torn from her family to work as a maid in a geisha house.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Sayuri
as Hatsumomo
as Mameha
as Chairman
as Chiyo
as Mother
as Nobu
as Pumpkin
as Tanaka
as Sakamoto
Director:
Writer:
Robin Swicord, Arthur Golden
Stars:
Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh, Ken Watanabe, Suzuka Ohgo, Kaori Momoi, Koji Yakusho, Youki Kudoh, Togo Igawa, Mako,
Genres:
Drama,Romance,History
Release Date:
2005 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
146 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Memoirs of a Geisha
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Sayuri
as Hatsumomo
as Mameha
as Chairman
as Chiyo
as Mother
as Nobu
as Pumpkin
as Tanaka
as Sakamoto
as Satsu
as Sakamoto's Wife
as Mr. Bekku
as Auntie
as Young Pumpkin
as Shamisen Teacher
as Dance Teacher
as Granny
as Koichi
as Korin
as Mameha's Maid
as The General
as Izuko - Geisha in Green
as Geisha in Lavender
as Yukimoto Teahouse Matron
as The Baron
as Male Hairdresser
as Man in Grey Hat
as Boy on Bike
as Yukimoto Teahouse Geisha / Spring Festival Dancer
as Yukimoto Teahouse Geisha / Spring Festival Dancer
as Sumo Referee
as Small Sumo Wrestler
as Large Sumo Wrestler
as Sumo Ring Announcer
as Sumo Wrestler
as Sumo Wrestler
as Sumo Wrestler
as Sumo Wrestler
as Dr. Crab
as Tanizato Teahouse Owner
as Tanizato Teahouse Matron
as Dancer at Party
as Kimono Artist
as Kimono Factory Worker
as Drunken G.I.
as Drunken G.I.
as Drunken G.I.
as Little Kiko
as Military Police Officer
as Colonel Derricks
as Lieutenant Hutchins
as Sayuri Narration (voice)
as Spring Festival Dancer
as Spring Festival Dancer
as Spring Festival Dancer
as Spring Festival Dancer
as Spring Festival Dancer
as Spring Festival Dancer
as Spring Festival Dancer
as Spring Festival Dancer
as Festival Rehearsal Dancer
as Festival Rehearsal Dancer
as Festival Rehearsal Dancer
as Festival Rehearsal Dancer
as Festival Rehearsal Dancer
as Festival Rehearsal Dancer
as Festival Rehearsal Dancer
as Festival Rehearsal Dancer
as Festival Rehearsal Dancer
as Festival Rehearsal Dancer
as Festival Rehearsal Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Student Dancer
as Shamisen Musician
as Shamisen Musician
as Shamisen Musician
as The Baron's Guest (uncredited)
as Geisha (uncredited)
as Wealthy Guest (uncredited)
as Rickshaw Driver (uncredited)
as Spa Patron (uncredited)
as Guest of the Baron (uncredited)
as Spa Worker (uncredited)
as Radio Caster (uncredited)
as Rickshaw Driver (uncredited)
as Wealthy Guest (uncredited)
as Military Soldier (uncredited)
as Noodle Chef (uncredited)
as Maiko (uncredited)
as Drunken G.I. (uncredited)
as Spring Festival Dancer (uncredited)
as Sexy Geisha (uncredited)
as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
as Takamaya Towel Servant (uncredited)
as Fisherman (uncredited)
as Teahouse Patron (uncredited)
as Teahouse Owner (uncredited)
as Kimono Factory Worker (uncredited)
as Spa Patron (uncredited)
as Geisha (uncredited)
as Geisha (uncredited)
as Chairman's servant Arima (uncredited)
as Tea House Patron (uncredited)
as Drunken G.I. (uncredited)
as The Baron's Guest (uncredited)
as Attendee (uncredited)
as Hanamachi St. Geisha (uncredited)
as Rickshaw Runner (uncredited)
as Spa Patron (uncredited)
as Sumo Judge (uncredited)
as Spa Patron (uncredited)
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