The Namesake(2006)
Two Worlds. One Journey.
The Namesake 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, released on September 2, 2006 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu and Jacinda Barrett. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 194 ratings.
- Director:
- Mira Nair
- Writers:
- Jhumpa Lahiri, Sooni Taraporevala
- Producers:
- Lydia Dean Pilcher, Lori Keith Douglas, Ronnie Screwvala
- Cinematographer:
- Frederick Elmes
- Composer:
- Nitin Sawhney
- Production:
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mirabai Films, UTV Motion Pictures, Cine Mosaic, Entertainment Farm
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $20,354,321
- Status:
- Released
The Namesake (2006) Trailer
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The Namesake Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kal Penn
as Gogol / Nikhil
Irrfan Khan
as Ashoke Ganguli
Tabu
as Ashima Ganguli
Jacinda Barrett
as Maxine Ratliffe
Zuleikha Robinson
as Moushumi Mazoomdar
Ruma Guha Thakurta
as Ashoke's Mother
Sabyasachi Chakraborty
as Ashima's Father
- Sahira Nair
Sahira Nair
as Sonali Ganguli
Supriya Choudhury
as Ashima's Grandmother
Jhumpa Lahiri
as Jhumpa Mashi
Kharaj Mukherjee
as Chhotoo
Glenne Headly
as Lydia
Key crew
Directed by Mira Nair, written by Jhumpa Lahiri and Sooni Taraporevala, produced by Lydia Dean Pilcher, Lori Keith Douglas and Ronnie Screwvala.
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The Namesake Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 194 ratings.
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The Namesake – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Namesake online?
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The Namesake (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Namesake?
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The main cast of The Namesake (2006) includes Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett and Zuleikha Robinson. The film was directed by Mira Nair. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Namesake released?
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The Namesake was released on September 2, 2006 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is The Namesake worth watching?
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The Namesake (2006) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 194 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Namesake?
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Yes. The official The Namesake trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.