
The Name of the Son
2018, French. Directed by Louis Delva.
Tina and Fred, a couple in their fifties, are desperate in their search for a boy's name. But for whom? And why? A thoughtful look at a social issue.
- Runtime
- 0h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 20 November 2018
- Original title
- Le Nom Du Fils
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jennifer Devoldère
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The Name of the Son runs 10 minutes (0h 10m).
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The Name of the Son isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Name of the Son?
If you liked The Name of the Son, try Eighth Grade, Just to Be Sure, Le Brio.
Who directed The Name of the Son?
The Name of the Son (2018) was directed by Louis Delva and stars Angèle Metzger, Anne Marivin, Lionel Abelanski.