“An awkward true story.”
The Big Sick
7.3
2,650 votes·2017
·2h 0m
·MovieComedyDramaRomance
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.
Commercial Verdict
Blockbuster
Revenue vs Budget11.3x
0x1x2x3x4x5x
Massive commercial success
Keywords
chicago, illinoisnew york cityimmigrantmuslimroommatessadnesssarcasmcomedianbased on true storyone-man showpakistanfamily relationships
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
Vella Lovell
Khadija
Myra Lucretia Taylor
Nurse Judy
Jeremy Shamos
Bob Dalavan
David Alan Grier
Andy Dodd
Ed Herbstman
Sam Highsmith
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