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The Big Sick

The Big Sick

An awkward true story.

20177.32h 0m

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.

Directed by Michael Showalter
Written by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani
Produced by Barry Mendel, Judd Apatow
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $56.3M

Top 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

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoisnew york cityimmigrantmuslimroommatessadnesssarcasmcomedianbased on true storyone-man showpakistanfamily relationshipsfilm in filmmatchmakingcultural differencehospitalfalling in lovefamilyillnessgroup of friendsintercultural relationshipaftercreditsstingercollege studentubertraditional familycomedy clubstand-up comediangrad school

About The Big Sick

The Big Sick is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 2017 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, new york city, immigrant, muslim, roommates, sadness. Directed by Michael Showalter, it stars Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter. 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.

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