Where can I watch The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958)?

In US, The Barbarian and the 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 The Barbarian and the Geisha worth watching?

The Barbarian and the Geisha holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Barbarian and the Geisha?

The Barbarian and the Geisha stars John Wayne, Eiko Ando, Sam Jaffe, So Yamamura and Ryuzo Demura.

When was The Barbarian and the Geisha released?

The Barbarian and the Geisha was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.

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The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958): cast, story & where to watch

1958 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1958, The Barbarian and the Geisha is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by John Huston, running about 105 minutes. “The geisha girl they sent to love and to destroy the barbarian from the west!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Townsend Harris is sent by President Pierce to Japan to serve as the first U.S. Consul-General to that country. Harris discovers enormous hostility to foreigners, as well as the love of a young geisha.

Who’s in it. The Barbarian and the Geisha stars John Wayne as Townsend Harris, Eiko Ando as Okichi, Sam Jaffe as Henry Heusken and So Yamamura as Governor Tamura, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Barbarian and the 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 The Barbarian and the Geisha page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Barbarian and the Geisha tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958)?: In US, The Barbarian and the 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 The Barbarian and the Geisha worth watching?: The Barbarian and the Geisha holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Barbarian and the Geisha?: The Barbarian and the Geisha stars John Wayne, Eiko Ando, Sam Jaffe, So Yamamura and Ryuzo Demura.
When was The Barbarian and the Geisha released?: The Barbarian and the Geisha was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.