My Geisha (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1962, My Geisha is a comedy and romance film directed by Jack Cardiff, running about 119 minutes. “It's the WACKIEST HOAX That Ever Turned the Screen Hilarious!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Famed movie director Paul Robaix breaks with tradition by not casting his actress-comedienne wife, Lucy Dell, in his latest film production, a version of Madame Butterfly. Undaunted, the resourceful Lucy wings her way to Tokyo and, masquerading as a Japanese geisha, lands the coveted role from her unsuspecting husband! But in front of the cameras (and behind the pancake makeup), Lucy faces greater challenges: her lecherous leading man - and a husband who is beginning to realize that his talented new "discovery" seems vaguely familiar...
Who’s in it. My Geisha stars Shirley MacLaine as Lucy Dell / Yoko Mori, Yves Montand as Paul Robaix, Edward G. Robinson as Sam Lewis and Robert Cummings as Bob Moore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, My Geisha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Geisha page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Geisha tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Geisha (1962)?
- In US, My Geisha is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Geisha worth watching?
- My Geisha holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Geisha?
- My Geisha stars Shirley MacLaine, Yves Montand, Edward G. Robinson, Robert Cummings and Yoko Tani.
- When was My Geisha released?
- My Geisha was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.