What's in a Name (2012)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,782 TMDB ratings
Genres: Comedy
Released: 2012-04-25
Runtime: 109 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
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...
Director
Cast
- Patrick Bruel as Vincent
- Valérie Benguigui as Élisabeth
- Charles Berling as Pierre
- Guillaume de Tonquédec as Claude
- Judith El Zein as Anna
- Françoise Fabian as Françoise
- Yaniss Lespert as Livreur pizza
- Miren Pradier as Infirmière bracelet
- Alexis Leprisé as Apollin
- Juliette Levant as Myrtille
What's in a Name FAQ
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In the US you can stream What's in a Name on OVID, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.