What's in a Name(2012)
Le Prénom
A child is the beginning of happiness. A name is the beginning of despair.
What's in a Name Synopsis
Vincent, a wealthy real estate agent, is invited to dinner by his sister Elizabeth and her husband Peter, both professors in Paris. Claude, a childhood friend and trombonist in a symphony orchestra, is also present. Vincent brings news from the prenatal examination of his and his wife Anna's unborn son. The name chosen by the soon-to-be parents strongly offends the others for many reasons. The dispute between the guests quickly escalates and before long the resurgence of old grudges and hidden secrets is unavoidable...
What's in a Name (2012) is a comedy film directed by Matthieu Delaporte, released on April 25, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Patrick Bruel, Valérie Benguigui, Charles Berling and Guillaume de Tonquédec. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,824 ratings.
- Director:
- Matthieu Delaporte
- Writers:
- Matthieu Delaporte, Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte
- Producers:
- Dimitri Rassam, Jérôme Seydoux, Alexandre de La Patellière
- Cinematographer:
- David Ungaro
- Composer:
- Jérôme Rebotier
- Production:
- Chapter 2, Pathé, M6 Films, Nexus Factory, uFilm, uFund, TF1 Films Production
- Status:
- Released
What's in a Name (2012) Trailer
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What's in a Name Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patrick Bruel
as Vincent
Valérie Benguigui
as Élisabeth
Charles Berling
as Pierre
Guillaume de Tonquédec
as Claude
Judith El Zein
as Anna
Françoise Fabian
as Françoise
Yaniss Lespert
as Livreur pizza
Miren Pradier
as Infirmière bracelet
Alexis Leprisé
as Apollin
Juliette Levant
as Myrtille
Bernard Murat
as L'obstétricien
Key crew
Directed by Matthieu Delaporte, written by Matthieu Delaporte, Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte, produced by Dimitri Rassam, Jérôme Seydoux and Alexandre de La Patellière.
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What's in a Name Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 1,824 ratings.
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What's in a Name – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What's in a Name online?
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What's in a Name (2012) is available to stream on OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in What's in a Name?
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The main cast of What's in a Name (2012) includes Patrick Bruel, Valérie Benguigui, Charles Berling, Guillaume de Tonquédec and Judith El Zein. The film was directed by Matthieu Delaporte. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What's in a Name released?
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What's in a Name was released on April 25, 2012 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is What's in a Name worth watching?
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What's in a Name (2012) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,824 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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