Where can I watch What's in a Name (2012)?

In US, What's in a 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 What's in a Name worth watching?

What's in a Name holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

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.

When was What's in a Name released?

What's in a Name was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.

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What's in a Name (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 7.3

Released in 2012, What's in a Name is a comedy and drama film directed by Alexandre de La Patellière, running about 109 minutes. “A child is the beginning of happiness. A name is the beginning of despair.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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 ...

Who’s in it. What's in a Name stars Patrick Bruel as Vincent, Valérie Benguigui as Élisabeth, Charles Berling as Pierre and Guillaume de Tonquédec as Claude, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, What's in a Name has been warmly received by 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 What's in a Name page.

If you liked it. Fans of What's in a Name tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch What's in a Name (2012)?: In US, What's in a 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 What's in a Name worth watching?: What's in a Name holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
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.
When was What's in a Name released?: What's in a Name was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.