What's in a Name
Le Prénom
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...
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Where can I watch What's in a Name in the United States?
What's in a Name is available to stream on OVID, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
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What's in a Name streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for What's in a Name?
What's in a Name scores 7.3 on The Movie Database, 7.3 on IMDb, 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 65 on Metacritic.
Who stars in What's in a Name?
What's in a Name stars Patrick Bruel, Valérie Benguigui, Charles Berling, Guillaume de Tonquédec, and Judith El Zein. Matthieu Delaporte is the director and Alexandre de La Patellière is the director.
How long is What's in a Name?
What's in a Name runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).
When did What's in a Name come out?
What's in a Name was released on April 25, 2012.
Which studio made What's in a Name?
What's in a Name was produced by Chapter 2, Pathé, and M6 Films in France and Belgium.
What language is What's in a Name in?
What's in a Name is in French, and its original title is Le Prénom.
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