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Where to Watch The Namesake (2006) (Legally)

Two Worlds. One Journey.

Sep 2, 2006 IN 122 min 12

6.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

192 votes

Drama

Where can I watch “The Namesake” legally?

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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (2006), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, with a runtime around 122 minutes.

Top billed names include Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

new york city, based on novel or book, arranged marriage, india, woman director, immigrant experience, taj mahal, india, kolkata, india

Official trailer

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Plot

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.