The Namesake
Seen it?2017 | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$20 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 328K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Choi Jong-koo, Son Byung-jo
- Lee SangheeRyeon-hee
- Yoon Eun-jiYeon-hee