The Namesake
“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.
Where to watch The Namesake in United States
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Where is The Namesake streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About The Namesake
The Namesake is a 2006 English-language drama film directed by Mira Nair. The cast is led by Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
The Namesake was produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mirabai Films, and UTV Motion Pictures and made in India and Japan. It was released on September 2, 2006, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $20 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mira Nair
- Writers
- Sooni Taraporevala
- Release date
- September 2, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India, Japan
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $20 million
- Production
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mirabai Films, UTV Motion Pictures
The Namesake cast & crew
The Namesake was directed by Mira Nair and written by Sooni Taraporevala.
The cast features Kal Penn as Gogol / Nikhil, Irrfan Khan as Ashoke Ganguli, Tabu as Ashima Ganguli, Jacinda Barrett as Maxine Ratliffe, Zuleikha Robinson as Moushumi Mazoomdar, and Ruma Guha Thakurta as Ashoke's Mother.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nitin Sawhney, cinematography is by Frederick Elmes, and it was produced by Zarina Screwvala and Dinaz Stafford.
Is The Namesake worth watching?
The Namesake holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 193 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Namesake is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Namesake
The Namesake isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Namesake
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
The Namesake — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Namesake in United States?
The Namesake is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is The Namesake in?
The Namesake is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, Czech, Bengali, Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Namesake?
The Namesake runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is The Namesake rated?
The Namesake is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 193 ratings.
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