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The Namesake

The Namesake (2006) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
67

Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'The Namesake' right now, here are some finer points about the Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mirabai Films, UTV Motion Pictures, Cine Mosaic, Entertainment Farm drama flick. The Namesake starring Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 2 min. The release date of the movie is September 2nd, 2006. The movie received a user score of 67/100 on TMDb, which comes from reviews from 181 platform users.

Need a quick rundown of the movie? Here's the plot: "After moving from Calcutta to New York, 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 the sacrifices they make to give their children opportunities, their son Gogol strives to forge his own identity without forgetting his heritage."

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Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The Namesake' on each platform when they are available. 'The Namesake' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the US.

'The Namesake' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on September 2nd, 2006
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting November 27th, 2007 - Buy The Namesake DVD