The Namesake

2007 · directed by Mira Nair

Rating

76/100

Hit

no

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.

The Namesake (2007), directed by Mira Nair, rates 76/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Kal Penn
• Irrfan Khan
• Tabu
• Jacinda Barrett
• Zuleikha Robinson
• Ruma Guha Thakurta
• Sabyasachi Chakraborty
• Sahira Nair
• Supriya Choudhury
• Jhumpa Lahiri

Crew

• Frederick Elmes — Director of Photography
• Allyson C. Johnson — Editor
• Nitin Sawhney — Original Music Composer
• Sooni Taraporevala — Screenplay

More from Mira Nair

1. Salaam Bombay! (1988) — 80/100 · hit
2. Monsoon Wedding (2001) — 77/100
3. Queen of Katwe (2016) — 77/100
4. Mississippi Masala (1991) — 74/100
5. September 11 (2002) — 67/100
6. The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013) — 62/100

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