# My Name Is Khan (2010)

> An autistic Muslim man's determined quest to clear his name becomes an expansive love story about family, faith, and confronting post-9/11 prejudice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15489

## Facts

- Runtime: 165 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Karan Johar
- Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Arjan Aujla, Jimmy Shergill, Sonya Jehan, Zarina Wahab, Adarsh Gourav, Tanay Chheda
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1188996/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, sweeping, melodramatic, romantic movie night, bollywood night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of resilience and love in the face of prejudice and misunderstanding.

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