Memoirs of a Geisha vs The Promise

Memoirs of a Geisha has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 6.9/10 for The Promise). The Promise is the shorter watch at 2h 13m compared with 2h 26m. Memoirs of a Geisha is the older of the two (2005 against 2016). Both are drama, history, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Memoirs of a Geisha posterMemoirs of a Geisha2005 VS The Promise posterThe Promise2016
Memoirs of a GeishaThe Promise
Audience score★ 7.7/10★ 6.9/10
Year20052016
Length2h 26m2h 13m
GenresDrama, History, RomanceDrama, History, Romance
CountryUnited States of AmericaSpain
DirectorRob MarshallTerry George
Main castMako, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Tsai Chin, Youki KudohOscar Isaac, Numan Acar, Angela Sarafyan, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Rade Šerbedžija

Synopsis

Memoirs of a Geisha

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.

The Promise

Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, a love triangle develops between Mikael, a brilliant medical student, the beautiful and sophisticated artist Ana, and Chris, a renowned American journalist based in Paris.

Where to watch

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