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  • The Namesake
  • Opened March 9, 2007 | Runtime:2 hr. 2 min.
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  • 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

The Namesake Recent Fan Reviews

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

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The Namesake Critic Reviews

Metascore®82 out of 100 | Universal acclaim

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    Chicago Tribune | Michael Wilmington

    Brims with intelligence, compassion and sensuous delight in the textures...

  • 91
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    Moving and marvelous new cross-cultural family saga.

  • 90
    Los Angeles Times | Dennis Lim

    Despite being rooted in knotty issues of identity, Lahiri's novel forgoes...

  • 90
    The New York Times | Stephen Holden

    The Namesake, adapted from Jhumpa Lahiri’s popular novel, conveys a palpable...

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Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 3.9 out of 5
Metascore®:
82 out of 100 Universal acclaim

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