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The Big Sick

An awkward true story.

2017 · R · 2h

Directed by Michael Showalter

7.3

TMDB audience score
2,743 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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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

  • Shenaz Treasury
    Fatima Nanjiani

  • Rebecca Naomi Jones
    Jesse

  • Kuhoo Verma
    Zubeida