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What's in a Name (2012)

A child is the beginning of happiness. A name is the beginning of despair.

  • Apr 25, 2012
  • 1h 50m

7.3/10

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1,836 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

What's in a Name is a 2012 comedy film directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière. Its leading cast includes Patrick Bruel, Valérie Benguigui and Charles Berling. It runs for 1 hour 50 minutes. Its original language is French.

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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Time needed
1 hour 50 minutes
Language
French (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
7.3/10 from 1,836 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Patrick Bruel Vincent
  • Valérie Benguigui Élisabeth
  • Charles Berling Pierre
  • Guillaume de Tonquédec Claude
  • Judith El Zein Anna
  • Françoise Fabian Françoise
  • Yaniss Lespert Livreur pizza
  • Miren Pradier Infirmière bracelet
  • Alexis Leprisé Apollin
  • Juliette Levant Myrtille
  • Bernard Murat L'obstétricien

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