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The Big Sick (2017)

R · 2017-03-30 · 2h 0m · EN
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An awkward true story.

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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Michael ShowalterDirectorEmily V. GordonWriter
Budget
$5M
Box office
$56.3M

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▶ THE BIG SICK - Official Trailer - In cinemas July 28th▶ The Big Sick – Official US Trailer [HD] | Amazon Studios▶ The Big Sick – Official US Trailer – Kumail Nanjiani and Ray Romano Intro | Amazon Studios

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Kumail NanjianiKumail NanjianiKumail NanjianiZoe KazanZoe KazanEmily GardnerHolly HunterHolly HunterBeth GardnerRay RomanoRay RomanoTerry GardnerAnupam KherAnupam KherAzmat NanjianiZenobia ShroffZenobia ShroffSharmeen NanjianiAdeel AkhtarAdeel AkhtarNaveed NanjianiBo BurnhamBo BurnhamCJAidy BryantAidy BryantMaryKurt BraunohlerKurt BraunohlerChrisVella LovellVella LovellKhadijaMyra Lucretia TaylorMyra Lucretia TaylorNurse Judy

Keywords

Based on a true storyFamilyNew york cityFamily relationshipsImmigrantChicago, illinoisHospitalRoommateUberIllnessFalling in loveMatchmakingInfidelityGroup of friendsSadnessComaCollege studentCheating husbandArranged marriageSarcasmStand-up comedyComedianFilm in filmIntercultural relationshipPakistanCultural differenceMuslimOne-man showTraditional familyComedy club

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Family · New York CityMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomance · Family · Family RelationshipsDirector preference63922

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What is The Big Sick about?

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.

How long is The Big Sick?

The Big Sick has a runtime of 120 minutes.

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