Where to watch What's in a Name (2012)
Yes — What's in a Name is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
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...
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What's in a Name — common questions
- Can I watch What's in a Name for free?
- Yes. What's in a Name is streaming at no cost on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is What's in a Name on Netflix?
- No. What's in a Name is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch What's in a Name without paying anything?
- Open Fandango at Home Free — no subscription and, on most of these, no account either. Everything is legal and studio-licensed; you watch ad breaks instead of paying a fee.
- How long is What's in a Name?
- What's in a Name runs 110 minutes.
