Where to watch The Namesake (2007) tonight
The Namesake (2007) runs 2 h 2 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.8 from 196 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 2 min — ends 10:02 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- March 9, 2007
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 from 196 votes
- Director
- Mira Nair
- Starring
- Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
Questions people ask
- How long is The Namesake?
- The Namesake is 2 h 2 min long (122 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:02 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Namesake rated?
- The Namesake is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is The Namesake a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The Namesake?
- As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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