6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily focuses on an individual's journey of resilience and ambition within a traditional, hierarchical social structure, emphasizing personal triumph and the pursuit of love rather than systemic critique or political advocacy.
The film features a cast predominantly of Asian descent, accurately reflecting its Japanese setting and characters, without involving the recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative subtly explores the challenges faced by women within a patriarchal cultural system, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering a strong DEI message.
Secondary
The film respectfully portrays Buddhist practices, such as temple visits, prayers, and the concept of fate or karma, as an integral and often comforting aspect of the characters' lives and the cultural fabric of Japan. It depicts the faith as a source of solace and guidance without critique.
Memoirs of a Geisha does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is entirely centered on heterosexual relationships and the challenges faced by women within the traditional geisha system, leading to a classification of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film "Memoirs of a Geisha" is a historical drama set in Japan, focusing on the life and experiences of a geisha. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it explore issues related to transgender identity or experiences within its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Memoirs of a Geisha" is an adaptation of the novel by Arthur Golden. All major characters, including Sayuri, Mameha, Hatsumomo, Nobu, and the Chairman, maintain their original genders as established in the source material. There are no instances of characters being portrayed as a different gender than their canonical or historical representation.
The film adapts a novel about Japanese geisha, casting Chinese and Malaysian-Chinese actors in lead roles. While this represents an ethnic/national shift, the broader racial category (East Asian) remains consistent with the source material, thus not meeting the definition of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.7
Critic Ratings
3.5
5.4
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