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A Geisha

1953Movie1 h 25 min

90

ExcellentGoodWatch score

90

ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Summary

Fleeing a distressing family situation, Eiko, a very young girl, becomes an apprentice to Miyoharu, a veteran geisha. Both, determined to preserve their professional integrity, must face the selfishness and ambition of several petty people.

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by: Kenji Mizoguchi
Written by: Matsutarō Kawaguchi, Yoshikata Yoda, Matsutarô Kawaguchi
Produced by: Hisakazu Tsuji
Music by: Ichirō Saitō

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Facts

August 12, 1953 · 1 h 25 min · Drama

Released: August 12, 1953
Runtime: 1 h 25 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: Japanese
Made in: Japan
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream A Geisha?

In the United States, A Geisha is free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is A Geisha worth watching?

90

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (85).

Is A Geisha plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Geisha in English?

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No, it was made in Japanese.