“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.
- Director
- Mira Nair
Starring
Kal Penn
Gogol / Nikhil
Irrfan Khan
Ashoke Ganguli
Tabu
Ashima Ganguli
Jacinda Barrett
Maxine Ratliffe
Zuleikha Robinson
Moushumi Mazoomdar
Ruma Guha Thakurta
Ashoke's Mother
Sabyasachi Chakraborty
Ashima's Father
- S
Sahira Nair
Sonali Ganguli
Supriya Choudhury
Ashima's Grandmother
Jhumpa Lahiri
Jhumpa Mashi
Kharaj Mukherjee
Chhotoo
Glenne Headly
Lydia
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Namesake?
- It can also be rented or bought on YouTube, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How long is The Namesake?
- The Namesake runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
- Who stars in The Namesake?
- The Namesake stars Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett, Zuleikha Robinson.
