The Namesake

The Namesake

Two Worlds. One Journey.

6.8 /10 187 votes
September 2, 2006 2h 2m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Mira Nair
Writers Sooni Taraporevala, Jhumpa Lahiri
Studio Fox Searchlight Pictures
Rating 6.8/10
Language EN
Budget $12,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Kal Penn

Kal Penn

Gogol / Nikhil

Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan

Ashoke Ganguli

Tabu

Tabu

Ashima Ganguli

Jacinda Barrett

Jacinda Barrett

Maxine Ratliffe

Zuleikha Robinson

Zuleikha Robinson

Moushumi Mazoomdar

Ruma Guha Thakurta

Ruma Guha Thakurta

Ashoke's Mother

Sabyasachi Chakraborty

Sabyasachi Chakraborty

Ashima's Father

Sahira Nair

Sonali Ganguli

Supriya Choudhury

Supriya Choudhury

Ashima's Grandmother

Jhumpa Lahiri

Jhumpa Lahiri

Jhumpa Mashi

Kharaj Mukherjee

Kharaj Mukherjee

Chhotoo

Glenne Headly

Glenne Headly

Lydia

Frequently Asked Questions

The Namesake was released on September 2, 2006.

The runtime of The Namesake is 2h 2m.

The Namesake is a Drama movie.

The Namesake has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Namesake is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Namesake was directed by Mira Nair.

The main cast of The Namesake includes Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu.

The Namesake is originally in English.