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Memoirs of a Geisha
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Rob Marshall. With Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Memoirs of a Geisha.
MoviHero lists December 6, 2005 as the release date for Memoirs of a Geisha. Rob Marshall is the listed director. The listed cast includes Zhang Ziyi as Sayuri, Gong Li as Hatsumomo, Michelle Yeoh as Mameha, Ken Watanabe as Chairman. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 6, 2005
GenresDrama · History · Romance
Runtime2h 26m
DirectorRob Marshall
CastZhang Ziyi as Sayuri, Gong Li as Hatsumomo, Michelle Yeoh as Mameha, Ken Watanabe as Chairman
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Memoirs of a Geisha right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Memoirs of a Geisha runs 2h 26m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 9/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 3,486 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required9/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“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…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“You cannot call yourself a true geisha until you can stop a man in his tracks with a single look.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherChairmanChairman appears in Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).Open character guide otherMamehaMameha appears in Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).Open character guide otherPumpkinPumpkin appears in Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).Open character guide otherChiyoChiyo appears in Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).Open character guide otherHatsumomoHatsumomo appears in Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).Open character guide otherSayuriSayuri appears in Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).Open character guide
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