What's in a Name
2012, French. Directed by Alexandre de La Patellière & Matthieu Delaporte.
A child is the beginning of happiness. A name is the beginning of despair.
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...
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Alexandre de La PatellièreDirector
- Matthieu DelaporteDirector
- Patrick BruelVincent
- Valérie BenguiguiÉlisabeth
- Charles BerlingPierre
- Guillaume de TonquédecClaude
- Judith El ZeinAnna
- Françoise FabianFrançoise
- Yaniss LespertLivreur pizza
- Miren PradierInfirmière bracelet
- Alexis LepriséApollin
- Juliette LevantMyrtille
- Bernard MuratL'obstétricien
Details
- Released
- 25 April 2012
- Original title
- Le Prénom
- Country
- France, Belgium
- Written by
- Matthieu Delaporte, Alexandre de La Patellière
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What What's in a Name is based on
What's in a Name is based on What's in a Name? (2010) by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière.
2010
What's in a Name?
By Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière
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What's in a Name: quick answers
Is What's in a Name worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,836 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What's in a Name?
What's in a Name runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does What's in a Name have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What's in a Name. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What's in a Name parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is What's in a Name on?
What's in a Name is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like What's in a Name?
If you liked What's in a Name, try Family Resemblances, The Nannies, Three Men and a Cradle.
Who directed What's in a Name?
What's in a Name (2012) was directed by Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte and stars Patrick Bruel, Valérie Benguigui, Charles Berling.
What is What's in a Name based on?
What's in a Name is based on What's in a Name? (2010) by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière.