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The Namesake

6.820062h 2mPG-13MovieDrama

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.

DirectorMira Nair
WriterSooni Taraporevala
ProducersZarina Screwvala·Dinaz Stafford

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mira Nair

KPKal Penn
Kal Penn
Gogol / Nikhil
IKIrrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan
Ashoke Ganguli
TTabu
Tabu
Ashima Ganguli
JBJacinda Barrett
Jacinda Barrett
Maxine Ratliffe
ZRZuleikha Robinson
Zuleikha Robinson
Moushumi Mazoomdar
RTRuma Guha Thakurta
Ruma Guha Thakurta
Ashoke's Mother
SCSabyasachi Chakraborty
Sabyasachi Chakraborty
Ashima's Father
SN
Sahira Nair
Sonali Ganguli
SCSupriya Choudhury
Supriya Choudhury
Ashima's Grandmother
JLJhumpa Lahiri
Jhumpa Lahiri
Jhumpa Mashi
KMKharaj Mukherjee
Kharaj Mukherjee
Chhotoo
GHGlenne Headly
Glenne Headly
Lydia

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The Namesake — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Namesake?

The Namesake isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Namesake on Netflix?

No, The Namesake is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Namesake on Amazon Prime Video?

The Namesake isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Namesake for free?

The Namesake isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.