Where to watch The Namesake in Canada
The Namesake is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.
About The Namesake
The Namesake is a 2006 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Mira Nair, starring Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan and Tabu. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 191 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Namesake in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Namesake trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Kal Penn
Gogol / Nikhil
Irrfan Khan
Ashoke Ganguli
Tabu
Ashima Ganguli
Jacinda Barrett
Maxine Ratliffe
Zuleikha Robinson
Moushumi Mazoomdar
Ruma Guha Thakurta
Ashoke's Mother
Sabyasachi Chakraborty
Ashima's Father
Sahira Nair
Sonali Ganguli
Supriya Choudhury
Ashima's Grandmother
Jhumpa Lahiri
Jhumpa Mashi
Kharaj Mukherjee
Chhotoo
Glenne Headly
Lydia
Brooke Smith
Sally
Jagannath Guha
Ghosh
Heather MacRae
Nurse Petty
Michael Countryman
Mr. Wilcox
Sukanya
Rini
Rupak Ginn
Uncle
Linus Roache
Mr. Lawson
Josh Grisetti
Jerry
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Namesake in Canada?+
In Canada, The Namesake is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Namesake on Netflix?+
The Namesake is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is The Namesake?+
The Namesake has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
Who stars in The Namesake?+
The Namesake stars Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett and Zuleikha Robinson.
When did The Namesake come out?+
The Namesake is a 2006 movie directed by Mira Nair.
What genre is The Namesake?+
The Namesake is Drama film.
Who directed The Namesake?+
The Namesake was directed by Mira Nair.
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