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Memoirs of a Geisha

2005, English. Directed by Rob Marshall.

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.

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Runtime
2h 26m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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7.6/10 from 3,498 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Memoirs of a Geisha

Memoirs of a Geisha isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

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Released
6 December 2005
Country
United States of America
Written by
Robin Swicord
Budget
$85M
Box office
$162M
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What Memoirs of a Geisha is based on

Memoirs of a Geisha is based on Memoirs of a Geisha (1997) by Arthur Golden, published by Alfred A. Knopf.

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Memoirs of a Geisha: quick answers

Is Memoirs of a Geisha worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 3,498 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Memoirs of a Geisha?

Memoirs of a Geisha runs 146 minutes (2h 26m).

Does Memoirs of a Geisha have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Memoirs of a Geisha. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Memoirs of a Geisha parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Memoirs of a Geisha is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Memoirs of a Geisha on?

Memoirs of a Geisha isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like Memoirs of a Geisha?

If you liked Memoirs of a Geisha, try Anna Karenina, The Other Boleyn Girl, Taras Bulba.

Who directed Memoirs of a Geisha?

Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) was directed by Rob Marshall and stars Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh.

What is Memoirs of a Geisha based on?

Memoirs of a Geisha is based on Memoirs of a Geisha (1997) by Arthur Golden, published by Alfred A. Knopf.

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