The Namesake
“Two Worlds. One Journey.”
6.8/ 10IMDb7.5193
20062h 2mPG-13
Overview
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.
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Crew
- Director
- Mira Nair
- Writers
- Jhumpa Lahiri, Sooni Taraporevala
- Producers
- Yasushi Kotani, Lydia Dean Pilcher, Lori Keith Douglas, Ronnie Screwvala, Yukie Kito
- Production
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mirabai Films, UTV Motion Pictures, Cine Mosaic, Entertainment Farm
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Namesake rated?
The Namesake has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 193 votes.
Who directed The Namesake?
The Namesake was directed by Mira Nair.
When was The Namesake released?
The Namesake was released in 2006.