My Name Is Khan (2010)
A man with Asperger's journeys across America to reunite with his love after a national tragedy.
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.
How intense is My Name Is Khan?
My Name Is Khan has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What My Name Is Khan feels like
- Tone
- earnestmelancholyheartwarmingromantic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream My Name Is Khan
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Is My Name Is Khan for you?
Is My Name Is Khan scary?
No. My Name Is Khan is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is My Name Is Khan gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is My Name Is Khan sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is My Name Is Khan OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is My Name Is Khan?
My Name Is Khan runs 2h 45m.
Where can I stream My Name Is Khan?
My Name Is Khan is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does My Name Is Khan have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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