The Big Sick (2017)

03/30/2017 (US) • 2h

Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$5,000,000.00

Revenue

$56,303,596.00

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

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