My Name Is Khan (2010)
Kernel Score: 90% · 1,410 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2010-02-10
Runtime: 165 minutes
Where to watch My Name Is Khan
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
My Name Is Khan parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this drama follows a man with Asperger's syndrome facing post-9/11 prejudice and wrongful detention because of his religion and race.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Shah Rukh Khan as Rizwan Khan
- Kajol as Mandira Rathod Khan
- Arjan Aujla as Sameer "Sam" Rathod Khan
- Jimmy Shergill as Zakir Khan
- Sonya Jehan as Hasina Khan
- Zarina Wahab as Razia Khan
- Adarsh Gourav as Rizwan (15 years old)
- Tanay Chheda as Rizwan (Young Child)
- Yuvan Makar as Young Sameer "Sam" Rathod
- Kenton Duty as Reese Garrick
My Name Is Khan FAQ
Is My Name Is Khan good?
My Name Is Khan has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,410 audience ratings.
Where can I watch My Name Is Khan?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.
Is My Name Is Khan OK for kids?
My Name Is Khan is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this drama follows a man with Asperger's syndrome facing post-9/11 prejudice and wrongful detention because of his religion and race.
What movies are like My Name Is Khan?
If you liked My Name Is Khan, try Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, Turtles All the Way Down, Veer-Zaara and Breathe.