MOVIE
The Big Sick
“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.
Release / first air2017-03-30
Original languageEN
GenresComedy, Drama, Romance
DirectorMichael Showalter
WriterEmily V. Gordon
Budget$5,000,000
Revenue$56,303,596
ProductionFilmNation Entertainment, Apatow Productions
Cast & Crew
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Kumail NanjianiKumail Nanjiani
Zoe KazanEmily Gardner
Holly HunterBeth Gardner
Ray RomanoTerry Gardner
Anupam KherAzmat Nanjiani
Zenobia ShroffSharmeen Nanjiani
Adeel AkhtarNaveed Nanjiani
Bo BurnhamCJ
Aidy BryantMary
Kurt BraunohlerChrisKeywords
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