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My Name Is Khan

2010·Movie
2h 45min·PG-13
75
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A , romance movie: , but never fluffy, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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An ordinary man, an extraordinary journey... FOR LOVE.

Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from the Borivali section of Mumbai, has Asperger's syndrome. He marries a Hindu single mother, Mandira, in San Francisco. After 9/11, Rizwan is detained by authorities at LAX who treat him as a terrorist because of his condition and his race.
Social DramaCross-Cultural RomancePost-9/11 ThemesDiscrimination & PrejudiceAspie ProtagonistEmotional JourneyHuman RightsInspiring PerseveranceFamily Bonds

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Where can I stream My Name Is Khan?

In the United States, you can rent or buy My Name Is Khan from Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is My Name Is Khan worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (82 out of 100) than critics (69).

Is My Name Is Khan okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is My Name Is Khan good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is My Name Is Khan plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was My Name Is Khan a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$42 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $42 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

Is My Name Is Khan in English?

HindiEnglish

No, it was made in Hindi, with some English.