The Big Sick (2017)

  • R
  • 01/20/2017 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • 2h

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 Showalter

Director

Kumail Nanjiani

Screenplay

Emily V. Gordon

Screenplay

Cast

Kumail Nanjiani's headshot

Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani
Zoe Kazan's headshot

Zoe Kazan

Emily Gardner
Holly Hunter's headshot

Holly Hunter

Beth Gardner
Ray Romano's headshot

Ray Romano

Terry Gardner
Anupam Kher's headshot

Anupam Kher

Azmat Nanjiani
Zenobia Shroff's headshot

Zenobia Shroff

Sharmeen Nanjiani
Adeel Akhtar's headshot

Adeel Akhtar

Naveed Nanjiani
Bo Burnham's headshot

Bo Burnham

CJ

Recommendations