The Namesake

2017·Movie
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb–Metacritic827.6Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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About

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Crew

Directed by:
Son Byung-jo, Choi Jong-koo
Written by:
Choi Jong-koo
Composed by:
Kim Su-hyeon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Namesake

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Where can I stream The Namesake legally?

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Is The Namesake worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Namesake?

Critics82
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see The Namesake much the same way.

What language is The Namesake in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

What tropes does The Namesake use?

Adaptational AttractivenessAdaptational JerkassAwful Wedded LifeTime-Shifted ActorTroubled Fetal PositionArranged MarriageCulture ClashYour Normal Is Our TabooIronyTook a Level in KindnessEmbarrassing First NameTrain-Station Goodbyeand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for The Namesake, including Adaptational Attractiveness, Adaptational Jerkass, Awful Wedded Life.

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