Movie

The Namesake

“Two Worlds. One Journey.”

★ 6.8(193)20062h 2m

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Good to know

Director: Mira Nair
Release date: 2006-09-02
Runtime: 2h 2m
Language: French
Box office: $20,354,321
Budget: $12,000,000
Status: Released
Country: India
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures

The Namesake — trailer

About The Namesake

The Namesake is a 2006 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Mira Nair, starring Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan and Tabu. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 193 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Namesake in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Sahira Nair

Sonali Ganguli

Supriya Choudhury

Ashima's Grandmother

Jhumpa Lahiri

Jhumpa Mashi

Kharaj Mukherjee

Chhotoo

Glenne Headly

Lydia

Themes & keywords

new york citybased on novel or bookarranged marriageindiawoman directorimmigrant experiencetaj mahal, indiakolkata, india

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Namesake in Denmark?+

The Namesake is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Namesake on Netflix?+

The Namesake is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is The Namesake?+

The Namesake has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Who stars in The Namesake?+

The Namesake stars Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett and Zuleikha Robinson.

When did The Namesake come out?+

The Namesake is a 2006 movie directed by Mira Nair.

What genre is The Namesake?+

The Namesake is Drama film.

Who directed The Namesake?+

The Namesake was directed by Mira Nair.