The Geisha Boy (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1958, The Geisha Boy is a comedy film directed by Frank Tashlin, running about 98 minutes. “MORE THAN GREAT COMEDY HERE'S GREAT ENTERTAINMENT” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he becomes attached to a little orphan boy.
Who’s in it. The Geisha Boy stars Jerry Lewis as Gilbert Wooley, Marie McDonald as Lola Livingston, Nobu McCarthy as Kimi Sikita and Sessue Hayakawa as Mr. Sikita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Geisha Boy 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 The Geisha Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Geisha Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Geisha Boy (1958)?
- In US, The Geisha Boy 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 The Geisha Boy worth watching?
- The Geisha Boy holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Geisha Boy?
- The Geisha Boy stars Jerry Lewis, Marie McDonald, Nobu McCarthy, Sessue Hayakawa and Barton MacLane.
- When was The Geisha Boy released?
- The Geisha Boy was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.