The Namesake
Two Worlds. One Journey.
20062h 2m6.8(193 votes)
Drama
Synopsis
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.
The Namesake (2006) is a drama film directed by Mira Nair. It stars Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, and Tabu. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 193 votes.
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Director
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
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Who stars in The Namesake?
The Namesake stars Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, and Jacinda Barrett, and was directed by Mira Nair.
How long is The Namesake?
The Namesake has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.
When did The Namesake come out?
The Namesake was released in 2006.
What genre is The Namesake?
The Namesake is a drama film.
Is The Namesake worth watching?
The Namesake holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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