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The Song of Names is a 2019 drama film directed by François Girard. It follows the story of two childhood best friends in London whose lives are forever changed by World War II. One of them sets out to look for the other who, years ago, mysteriously disappeared before an important violin performance.

Here’s how you can watch and stream The Song of Names via streaming services such as Starz.

Is The Song of Names available to watch via streaming?

Yes, The Song of Names is available to watch via streaming on Starz.

Based on the book of the same name by Norman Lebrecht, the film follows the lives of Dovidl Rapoport, a Polish violin prodigy, and Martin Simmonds, his adoptive brother whose family took Dovidl in during the war in London. Under unknown cicumstances, Dovidl vanishes just before a major concert. Haunted for decades by his best friend’s disappearance, Martin desperately sets out to find Dovidl who must be all grown up now. His search across Europe reveals a hidden past and the impact that the war had on Dovidl.

Tim Roth and Clive Owen play the adult versions of Martin Simmonds and Dovidl Rapoport respectively. We see Jonah Hauer-King and Gerran Howell as the young Martin and Dovidl. The film also stars Eddie Izzard and Saul Rubinek in supporting roles.

Watch The Song of Names streaming via Starz

The Song of Names is available to watch on Starz.

It is a streaming service by Lionsgate that offers a vast library of premium content, including hit series like Power and Outlander.

You can watch via Starz by following these steps:

  1. Go to Starz.com’s sign-up page.
  2. Select either the six-month plan or the monthly plan
    • The standard rate for the six-month plan is $46, excluding any special offers
    • The standard for the monthly plan is $9.99 per month, excluding any special offers

Starz is also available as a Prime Video Channel, meaning that subscribers to the Amazon Prime Video service can also receive discounted access to Starz. The discounts offered vary throughout the year. You can sign up here.

The Song of Names’ synopsis is as follows:

“A man searching for his childhood best friend — a Polish violin prodigy orphaned in the Holocaust — who vanished decades before on the night of his first public performance.”

NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.

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