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The Namesake

PG-132h 2m2006Mira Nair
IMDb: 7.5/10Rotten: 85%Metacritic: 82/100
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"Two Worlds. One Journey."

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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New York CityBased On Novel Or BookArranged MarriageIndiaWoman DirectorImmigrant ExperienceTaj Mahal, IndiaKolkata, India

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What is The Namesake (2006) about?

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.

Who stars in The Namesake?

The Namesake stars Kal Penn (Gogol / Nikhil), Irrfan Khan (Ashoke Ganguli), Tabu (Ashima Ganguli), Jacinda Barrett (Maxine Ratliffe), Zuleikha Robinson (Moushumi Mazoomdar). The film was directed by Mira Nair.

How long is The Namesake?

The Namesake has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Namesake worth watching?

The Namesake holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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