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The Namesake

"Two Worlds. One Journey."

Movie
2006
6.7

Directors

Movie Overview

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 iden...

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.

The Namesake is a 2006 Family and Drama movie directed by Mira Nair starring Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett and Zuleikha Robinson. Find out where to watch, rent, or stream it online on BingeWatch - including Amazon Prime Video availability.