7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
My Name Is Khan (2010)
My Name Is Khan (2010)
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.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.4
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative strongly critiques post-9/11 Islamophobia and advocates for social justice and tolerance through the journey of an individual challenging prejudice. Its dominant themes align with progressive values, focusing on empathy and understanding across cultural divides.
The movie features a predominantly Indian cast, consistent with its origin. Its narrative strongly addresses themes of Islamophobia and prejudice faced by minorities in a post-9/11 world, advocating for understanding and challenging stereotypes.
Secondary
The film strongly affirms Islam by depicting its adherents as peaceful and good-hearted, while unequivocally condemning Islamophobia and terrorism as perversions of the faith. The narrative consistently positions the audience to sympathize with innocent Muslims facing bigotry.
My Name Is Khan does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a man with Asperger's Syndrome navigating post-9/11 America, focusing on religious identity, prejudice, and a personal quest, without incorporating queer representation.
My Name Is Khan does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's narrative primarily focuses on religious prejudice, autism, and the journey of its protagonist, Rizwan Khan, without engaging with gender identity or transsexual experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
My Name Is Khan is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
My Name Is Khan is an original film with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment establishing the race of its characters. Therefore, no character could have been race-swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
8.0
Critic Ratings
8.6
5.0
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