The NamesakeOverview and Synopsis

  • The Namesake
  • Opened March 9, 2007 | Runtime:2 hr. 2 min.
  • PG-13
    sexuality/nudity, a scene of drug use, some disturbing images and brief language
  • After moving from Calcutta to New York, the members of the Ganguli family maintain a delicate balancing act between honoring the traditions of their native India and blending into American culture. Although parents Ashoke and Ashima are proud of Read More
  • Cast: Kal Penn, Tabu, Irfan Khan, Jacinda Barrett, Zuleikha Robinson
  • Director: Mira Nair
  • Genres: Drama, Family Drama

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  • Tabu in "The Namesake."
  • Kal Penn and Tabu in "The Namesake."
  • Jacinda Barrett and Kal Penn in "The Namesake."

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  • Actress Jacinda Barrett at the N.Y. premiere of "The Namesake."
  • Author Eve Ensler and fashion designer Donna Karan at the after party of the N.Y. premiere of "The Namesake."
  • Director Mira Nair at the after party of the N.Y. premiere of "The Namesake."

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  • Americanization
    by cheescake77

    Identity crisis. A truly well done film. The art direction is beautiful. Beautiful scenes and story. I watched this with my kids and even they really like it. So many of us 2nd and 3rd generation...Read More

  • A MUST See
    by bboyalan

    I first saw this movie during my 2nd year of college and was completely amazed at the all-inspiring actors and storyline. It truly does reveal the difficulties many individuals face in cultures...Read More

  • Outstanding movie
    by hadzee

    Mira Nair has done an absolutely fantastic job of illustrating the cultural issues faced by an Indian family which is trying to assimilate into the American culture. The story revolves around an...Read More

  • Great Film, touching
    by cjtolmie

    Kal Penn was great, as were all the actors in this film. I was surprised by where the film took us, but I found it both realistic, touching and moving. Great film for anyone to see....Read More

The Namesake Critic Reviews

  • "...an intimate, melancholy look at the isolation and disorientation common to the immigrant experience." Los Angeles Times

    - Dennis Lim

  • "...elicits laughter and tears in its profound and emotionally resonant family portrait." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "...a richly compelling story of family and self-discovery." Variety

    - Scott Foundas

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