The Name (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2018, The Name is a drama film directed by Akihiro Toda, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Having failed with his business and gone absolutely penniless, Masao (45) divorced with his wife, and is currently leading a hopeless life in Ibaraki. One day, a mysterious high school girl, going by the name Emiko, showed up before Masao. Every now and then, Masao would be toyed around by Emiko, but little by little he started taking a liking to her loveliness. As days went by, Masao started opening up to Emiko – something that he rarely did to others. However, there was just something about Emiko – something that bothered Masao - that wouldn’t go away.
Who’s in it. The Name stars Kanji Tsuda as Masao Nakamura, Ren Komai as Emiko Hayama, Tamotsu Kansyuji as Shoya Enomoto and Mariko Tsutsui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Name has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Name page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Name tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Name (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Name change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Name worth watching?
- The Name holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Name?
- The Name stars Kanji Tsuda, Ren Komai, Tamotsu Kansyuji, Mariko Tsutsui and Rio Uchida.
- When was The Name released?
- The Name was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.