Is The Namesake violent?

Barely. Less violent than 86% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Namesake scary?

Barely. Less frightening than 84% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Yes. More sad than 75% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Namesake easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does The Namesake end with hope?

Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

The Namesake

Name: The Namesake
Genre: Drama
Released: 2006
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett, Zuleikha Robinson

Two Worlds. One Journey.

Directed by Mira Nair

Produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mirabai Films

2006122 min6.8 / 10

A tender, introspective exploration of cultural identity and generational conflict within an immigrant family, grounded in intimate character relationships and the search for belonging.

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.

Clusters

Bittersweet Family Stories American City Movies Immigrants and Exiles Asian City Movies Unconventional Relationships And Marriage

Genres

Drama

Keywords

New York City Based On Novel Or Book Arranged Marriage India Woman Director Immigrant Experience Taj Mahal, India Kolkata, India

Questions people ask

Is The Namesake violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is The Namesake scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The Namesake sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is The Namesake easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Does The Namesake end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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