The Namesake
Director: Mira Nair
"Two Worlds. One Journey."
The American-born son of Indian immigrants strives to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways.
Trailer
Cast
Kal Penn
Gogol / Nikhil
Irrfan Khan
Ashoke Ganguli
Tabu
Ashima Ganguli
Jacinda Barrett
Maxine Ratliffe
Zuleikha Robinson
Moushumi Mazoomdar
Ruma Guha Thakurta
Ashoke's Mother
Sabyasachi Chakraborty
Ashima's Father
Sahira Nair
Sonali Ganguli
Supriya Choudhury
Ashima's Grandmother
Jhumpa Lahiri
Jhumpa Mashi
Kharaj Mukherjee
Chhotoo
Glenne Headly
Lydia
In brief
The Namesake (2006) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 194 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 2min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Namesake online?
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How long is The Namesake?
The Namesake runs 122 minutes (2h 2min).
What rating does The Namesake have?
The Namesake has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 194 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Namesake from?
The Namesake was released in 2006.
