My Name Is Khan
Directed by Karan Johar · 2010 ·
Is My Name Is Khan worth watching?
Yes. My Name Is Khan (2010) earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (90%) responded more warmly than critics (83%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Mi nombre es Khan Meu Nome é Khan 내 이름은 칸 我的名字叫可汗 Benim Adım Khan Il mio nome è Khan Tôi Là Khan إسمي خان
Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Prime Video in India. Check local listings for your region.
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Buy: Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (83/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (67/100).
- Celluloid Score 68% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is My Name Is Khan worth watching?
Yes — My Name Is Khan earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.
Celluloid verdict
SRK’s post-9/11 journey drama — an emotional epic of identity, love, and “My name is Khan, and I am not a terrorist.”
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Audiences (90%) responded more warmly than critics (83%).
What is My Name Is Khan about?
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.
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My Name Is Khan: frequently asked questions
Is My Name Is Khan worth watching?
Yes. My Name Is Khan (2010) has a Celluloid Score of 68%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch My Name Is Khan?
In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is My Name Is Khan?
My Name Is Khan runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
What is My Name Is Khan rated?
My Name Is Khan is rated PG-13 in the United States, UA in India, 12 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in My Name Is Khan?
My Name Is Khan is directed by Karan Johar and stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Arjan Aujla, Jimmy Shergill, Sonya Jehan.
What is the Metascore for My Name Is Khan?
Metacritic's Metascore for My Name Is Khan is 67 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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