

Before It Had a Name
2005, English. Directed by Giada Colagrande.
A young Italian woman inherits from her deceased lover an enigmatic modern house in the New York country side, and goes to see it for the first time. When she arrives she meets the caretaker of the house.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Before It Had a Name is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India.
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- Released
- 10 September 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Willem Dafoe, Giada Colagrande
- Budget
- $450K
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How long is Before It Had a Name?
Before It Had a Name runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Before It Had a Name have a post-credits scene?
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Before It Had a Name parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Before It Had a Name is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Before It Had a Name on?
Before It Had a Name is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Before It Had a Name?
If you liked Before It Had a Name, try Time Is Up, Game of Love, Wander Darkly.
Who directed Before It Had a Name?
Before It Had a Name (2005) was directed by Giada Colagrande and stars Willem Dafoe, Giada Colagrande, Seymour Cassel.