Watch NowThe Big Sick (2017)
15
28/07/2017 (GB)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
2h 0m
- 73% (2485 votes)
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An awkward true story.
Overview
Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.
- Michael ShowalterDirector
- Kumail NanjianiScreenplay
- Emily V. GordonScreenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$56,303,596
Keywords
- chicago, illinois
- new york city
- immigrant
- muslim
- roommates
- sadness
- sarcasm
- comedian
- based on true story
- one-man show
- pakistan
- family relationships
- film in film
- matchmaking
- cultural difference
- hospital
- falling in love
- family
- illness
- group of friends
- intercultural relationship
- aftercreditsstinger
- college student
- uber
- traditional family
- comedy club
- stand-up comedian
- grad school
Top Billed Cast
Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani
Zoe Kazan
Emily Gardner
Holly Hunter
Beth Gardner
Ray Romano
Terry Gardner
Anupam Kher
Azmat Nanjiani
Zenobia Shroff
Sharmeen Nanjiani
Adeel Akhtar
Naveed Nanjiani
Bo Burnham
CJ
Aidy Bryant
Mary
Kurt Braunohler
Chris
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