The Big Sick

The Big Sick (2017)

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.

Date of release
2017-03-30
TMDB
7.3 / 10 (2722)
Runtime
2h 0m
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director
Michael Showalter

Casting

  • 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

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