Where to watch What's in a Name(2012)
In the United States, What's in a Name is available to stream on OVID. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
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What's in a Name plot summary
A child is the beginning of happiness. A name is the beginning of despair.
Vincent, a wealthy real estate agent, is invited to dinner by his sister Elizabeth and her husband Peter, both professors in Paris. Claude, a childhood friend and trombonist in a symphony orchestra, is also present. Vincent brings news from the prenatal examination of his and his wife Anna's unborn son. The name chosen by the soon-to-be parents strongly offends the others for many reasons. The dispute between the guests quickly escalates and before long the resurgence of old grudges and hidden secrets is unavoidable...
Details
- Original title
- Le Prénom
- Release date
- April 25, 2012
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Genres
- Comedy
- Directed by
- Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte
- Country
- France, Belgium
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 1,827 votes
What's in a Name trailer
Cast
Patrick BruelVincent- Valérie BenguiguiÉlisabeth
Charles BerlingPierre
Guillaume de TonquédecClaude
Judith El ZeinAnna
Françoise FabianFrançoise
Yaniss LespertLivreur pizza
Miren PradierInfirmière bracelet
Alexis LepriséApollin
Juliette LevantMyrtille
FAQ
Where can I watch What's in a Name?
In the United States, What's in a Name is available to stream on OVID. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy What's in a Name?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
How long is What's in a Name?
What's in a Name runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).
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