Memoirs of a Geisha

Name: Memoirs of a Geisha
Genre: Drama, Romance, History
Released: 2005-12-06
Duration: 146 min
Rating: 7.6

2005 · Movie · PG-13 · 146 min · ★ 7.6 · 45% critics

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In the years before World War II, a penniless Japanese child is separated from her family and forced to work in a geisha house in Kyoto. She endures hardship while learning the routines and expectations of this hidden world, as her life slowly takes a new shape through training and difficult choices.

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Years: 2005
Release date: 2005-12-06
Language: English
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 146 min
Critic score: 45/100
TMDB rating: 7.6/10 (3,394 votes)
Box office: $162,242,962
Budget: $85,000,000

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You’ll likely enjoy this sweeping, emotionally heavy period drama with lush atmosphere and compelling character development in the world of geishas; Not for you if you want a fast-paced romance or if you dislike long adaptations like Anna and the King or The Great Gatsby.

Pros: Gorgeous visuals; Strong performances; Rich cultural detail | Cons: Slow pacing; Feels overlong; Some narrative issues