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The Big Sick

2017 · 120 min · Comedy · Drama · Romance

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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Creators

Michael Showalter — Director

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Kumail Nanjiani portraitKumail NanjianiKumail NanjianiZoe Kazan portraitZoe KazanEmily GardnerHolly Hunter portraitHolly HunterBeth GardnerRay Romano portraitRay RomanoTerry GardnerAnupam Kher portraitAnupam KherAzmat NanjianiZenobia Shroff portraitZenobia ShroffSharmeen NanjianiAdeel Akhtar portraitAdeel AkhtarNaveed NanjianiBo Burnham portraitBo BurnhamCJAidy Bryant portraitAidy BryantMaryKurt Braunohler portraitKurt BraunohlerChris

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