The Names of Love (2010)
Kernel Score: 80% · 328 ratings
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2010-11-24
Runtime: 100 minutes
Where to watch The Names of Love
- Stream: Fandor, Chai Flicks
- Free with ads: Cineverse
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Bahia Benmahmoud, a free-spirited young woman, has a particular way of seeing political engagement, as she doesn't hesitate to sleep with those who don't agree with her to convert them to her cause - which is a lot of people, as all right-leaning people are concerned. Generally, it works pretty well. Until the day she meets Arthur Martin, a discreet forty-something who doesn't like taking risks. She imagines that with a name like that, he's got to be slightly fascist. But names are deceitful and appearances deceiving.
The Names of Love parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that this French comedy-drama centers on a woman who seduces political opponents to change their views.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — The plot revolves around a character using seduction and sex as a tool of political persuasion.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Michel Leclerc
Cast
- Jacques Gamblin as Arthur Martin
- Sara Forestier as Bahia Benmahmoud
- Zinedine Soualem as Mohamed Benmahmoud, le père de Bahia
- Jacques Boudet as Lucien Martin, le père d'Arthur
- Carole Franck as Cécile Benhmamoud, la mère de Bahia
- Michèle Moretti as Annette Martin, la mère d'Arthur
- Julia Vaidis-Bogard as Annette à 30 ans
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- Adrien Stoclet as Arthur Martin adolescent
The Names of Love FAQ
Is The Names of Love good?
The Names of Love has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 328 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Names of Love?
In the US you can stream The Names of Love on Fandor and Chai Flicks, watch it free with ads on Cineverse and rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Names of Love OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that this French comedy-drama centers on a woman who seduces political opponents to change their views.
What movies are like The Names of Love?
If you liked The Names of Love, try Red, White & Royal Blue, The Way We Were, Secretly, Greatly and Kiss of the Spider Woman.