

The Song of Names
“Music brought them together. Time would tear them apart.”
A man searches for his childhood best friend, a Polish violin prodigy orphaned in the Holocaust, who vanished decades before on the night of his first public performance.
Where to watch The Song of Names in United States
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Where is The Song of Names streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV, CBC Gem, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Tivify, Rakuten TV, 3Cat | — |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, kino films+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Song of Names
The Song of Names is a 2019 English-language drama and music film directed by François Girard. The cast is led by Tim Roth, Clive Owen, Catherine McCormack. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Song of Names was produced by Serendipity Point Films, Lyla Films, and Feel Films and made in Canada and Germany. It was released on December 25, 2019, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- François Girard
- Writers
- Jeffrey Caine
- Release date
- December 25, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, Germany
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Serendipity Point Films, Lyla Films, Feel Films
The Song of Names cast & crew
The Song of Names was directed by François Girard and written by Jeffrey Caine.
The cast features Tim Roth as Martin Simmonds, Clive Owen as Dovidl Rapoport, Catherine McCormack as Helen Simmonds, Suzy Eddie Izzard as Radio Presenter, Saul Rubinek as Feinman, and Jonah Hauer-King as Dovidl 17-23.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by David Franco, and it was produced by Mark Musselman and Randy Lennox.
Is The Song of Names worth watching?
The Song of Names holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 171 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, The Song of Names is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Song of Names
The Song of Names isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Song of Names

Tim Roth
Martin Simmonds

Clive Owen
Dovidl Rapoport

Catherine McCormack
Helen Simmonds

Suzy Eddie Izzard
Radio Presenter

Saul Rubinek
Feinman

Jonah Hauer-King
Dovidl 17-23

Gerran Howell
Martin 17-21
Luke Doyle
Dovidl 9-13

Misha Handley
Martin 9-13

Stanley Townsend
Gilbert

Julian Wadham
Arbuthnot Bailey

Richard Bremmer
Billy
The Song of Names — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Song of Names in United States?
The Song of Names is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Song of Names in?
The Song of Names is originally in English, with audio tracks including Yiddish, Hebrew, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Song of Names?
The Song of Names runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is The Song of Names rated?
The Song of Names is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 171 ratings.











