My Name Is Khan (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2010, My Name Is Khan is a drama and romance film directed by Karan Johar, running about 165 minutes. “An Ordinary Man, An Extraordinary Journey... FOR LOVE.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. My Name Is Khan stars Shah Rukh Khan as Rizwan Khan, Kajol as Mandira Rathod Khan, Jimmy Shergill as Zakir Khan and Sonya Jehan as Hasina Khan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, My Name Is Khan sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $42.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Name Is Khan page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Name Is Khan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Name Is Khan (2010)?
- In US, My Name Is Khan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Name Is Khan worth watching?
- My Name Is Khan holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Name Is Khan?
- My Name Is Khan stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Jimmy Shergill, Sonya Jehan and Arjan Aujla.
- When was My Name Is Khan released?
- My Name Is Khan was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.