What's in a Name (2012)
Movie 1h 49m ★ 7.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh
What's in a Name is a comedy movie from 2012. It is directed by Alexandre de La Patellière. The cast includes Charles Berling, Valérie Benguigui and Patrick Bruel. The running time is 1h 49m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.
70Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
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 ...
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Cast & crew
- Alexandre de La PatellièreDirector
- Matthieu DelaporteDirector
- Charles Berlingas Pierre
- Valérie Benguiguias Élisabeth
- Patrick Bruelas Vincent
- Guillaume de Tonquédecas Claude
- Judith El Zeinas Anna
- Françoise Fabianas Françoise
- Yaniss Lespertas Livreur pizza
- Miren Pradieras Infirmière bracelet
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Questions about What's in a Name
- What genre is What's in a Name?
- What's in a Name is categorised as Comedy.
- Who stars in What's in a Name?
- Charles Berling, Valérie Benguigui, Patrick Bruel, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Judith El Zein appear in the main cast.
- Who directed What's in a Name?
- Alexandre de La Patellière directed What's in a Name.
- How long is What's in a Name?
- What's in a Name runs for 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- Is What's in a Name worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch What's in a Name?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
