My Name Is Khan (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests My Name Is Khan is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. My Name Is Khan tells the story of Rizwan, an Indian Muslim with Asperger's syndrome living in the U.S., whose life is shattered by post-9/11 prejudice and a tragic family loss. The film is rated PG-13 for its depiction…

My Name Is Khan is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

My Name Is Khan tells the story of Rizwan, an Indian Muslim with Asperger's syndrome living in the U.S., whose life is shattered by post-9/11 prejudice and a tragic family loss. The film is rated PG-13 for its depiction of hate-motivated violence, intense emotional trauma, and the use of racial slurs. While the story…

Contains only brief, light mentions. Characters discuss marriage and sex in a non-explicit, comedic manner, and one character makes a flippant reference to a 'naughty channel'.

Moderate. The most significant incident is a hate-crime assault where a group of boys attacks a child, resulting in his death from a ruptured spleen. There is also a scene where a character is stabbed with a knife.

Moderate. The film features strong racial epithets directed at Muslims and Hindus. The protagonist attempts to swear but is unable to complete the words; otherwise, there is infrequent use of mild profanity.

None. There are no scenes involving drug use, alcohol, or smoking.

Strong. The film heavily explores the impact of Islamophobia, xenophobia, and grief following the 9/11 attacks. It also depicts the challenges of living with Asperger's syndrome in a high-stress environment.

My Name Is Khan runs 165 minutes, directed by Karan Johar, released in 2010.

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