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What's in a Name (2012)

Movie ★ 7.3 110 min

Comedy

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...

Alexandre de La Patellière Director Matthieu Delaporte Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 25, 2012
Runtime
110 min
IMDb
tt2179121
Country
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Language

Cast

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is What's in a Name about?
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...
Who directed What's in a Name?
What's in a Name was directed by Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte.
Who stars in What's in a Name?
What's in a Name stars Patrick Bruel, Valérie Benguigui, Charles Berling, Guillaume de Tonquédec.
When was What's in a Name released?
What's in a Name is a 2012 comedy film.
Where can I watch What's in a Name?
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