The First Name (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2023, The First Name is a drama film directed by Aïssatou Ndiaye Gueye.
What it’s about. At 31, Fanta, a lawyer, is pregnant and about to give birth. Following a phone call between her husband and her mother-in-law, she discovers that the latter has already chosen the baby's name. Stunned by this situation, she decides to fight for the right to name her child.
Who’s in it. The First Name stars Fatoumata Sy, Mory Ba, Arame Mbaye Ndao and Fatou Fall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The First Name has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Name page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Name tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Name (2023)?
- In US, The First Name is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First Name worth watching?
- The First Name holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First Name?
- The First Name stars Fatoumata Sy, Mory Ba, Arame Mbaye Ndao, Fatou Fall and Gnima Coly.
- When was The First Name released?
- The First Name was released in 2023.