The Big Sick
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The Big Sick (2017)

15
28/07/2017 (GB)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
2h 0m

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

Kumail Nanjiani

Zoe Kazan

Zoe Kazan

Emily Gardner

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

Beth Gardner

Ray Romano

Ray Romano

Terry Gardner

Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher

Azmat Nanjiani

Zenobia Shroff

Zenobia Shroff

Sharmeen Nanjiani

Adeel Akhtar

Adeel Akhtar

Naveed Nanjiani

Bo Burnham

Bo Burnham

CJ

Aidy Bryant

Aidy Bryant

Mary

Kurt Braunohler

Kurt Braunohler

Chris

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