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What's My Name Again?

  • 2023
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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What's My Name Again? (2023)
In 1985, a seemingly quintessential Southern California teen's identity unravels as he's forced to choose one of his 3 fathers' last names before he comes of age.
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In 1985, a seemingly quintessential Southern California teen's identity unravels as he's forced to choose one of his 3 fathers' last names before his 18th birthday.In 1985, a seemingly quintessential Southern California teen's identity unravels as he's forced to choose one of his 3 fathers' last names before his 18th birthday.In 1985, a seemingly quintessential Southern California teen's identity unravels as he's forced to choose one of his 3 fathers' last names before his 18th birthday.

  • Director
    • Spencer Zender
  • Writer
    • Spencer Zender
  • Stars
    • Ryan Winn
    • Allison Byrnes
    • Nick Schultz
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    43
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Spencer Zender
    • Writer
      • Spencer Zender
    • Stars
      • Ryan Winn
      • Allison Byrnes
      • Nick Schultz
    • 2User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Ryan Winn
    • Bo
    Allison Byrnes
    Allison Byrnes
    • Karen Humpton
    Nick Schultz
    Nick Schultz
    • Griffin Nelson
    Talia Mychael Blaney
    Talia Mychael Blaney
    • Alea Kai
    Theodore Newton
    Theodore Newton
    • Scott Baxter
    Daniel Abraham Stevens
    Daniel Abraham Stevens
    • Jimmy Humpton
    Lucas Coleman
    • Robert Olafsson
    Grace Patterson
    Grace Patterson
    • Sandy Bluffer
    Dilay Akcora
    • Dee Dee Baxter
    Shane Roelle
    • Rusty
    Josey Auguste
    • Linda Baxter
    Graham Schulze
    Graham Schulze
    • Young Bo
    Arsi Nami
    Arsi Nami
    • Mr. Kai
    Meredith Thomas
    Meredith Thomas
    • Marsha Bluffer
    Tracey Stephens
    Tracey Stephens
    • G-Ma
    Curt Darling
    • G-Pa
    Kenneth Simmons
    Kenneth Simmons
    • Coach Baz
    Dan O'Brien Jr.
    • Tony Russo
    • Director
      • Spencer Zender
    • Writer
      • Spencer Zender
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    10lucaszndr10

    Funny, deep, and a beautiful family journey

    Really great movie. The soundtrack and cinematography are really well done for a period piece in the 80s, and absolutely beautiful to watch.

    The characters all have their own baggage they work through. The film is funny, heartwarming, and thought-provoking. It is a great reminder that even though as a family we all have our own unique challenges, we have a shared history and humanity.

    The acting was top-notch, especially Ryan Winn as the lead character. I loved every scene with Bo and Karen.

    The script was really well-written and engaging. The music set the tone, and the struggles were relatable.

    Definitely worth a watch!
    9cardonaerik

    Movies like they used to make

    'What's My Name Again' comes alive from the opening title sequence, taking you back to a simpler time of surf, VW bugs, and the familiar muddiness of stepping into adulthood.

    The film expertly navigates the very internal, very human condition elements of identity, character, and self-discovery in a way that empathizes us with the ensemble cast and leaves us questioning whether or not any of us 'really' have it all figured out.

    First-time director Spencer Zender is fearless with his visual story-telling, finding comfort in the discomfort, while accomplishing one of the most challenging aspects of filmmaking -- communicating characters' stakes to the audience's consciousness. In short, it's compelling because WE CARE.

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    • Release date
      • July 18, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Filming locations
      • San Diego, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Other Brother Productions
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