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The Big Sick

The Big Sick
★ 7.3/10•2017•2h 0m•R•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.

Michael Showalter · Director

Emily V. Gordon · Writer

Kumail Nanjiani · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 0m
LanguageEN
Release DateMar 30, 2017
Budget$5,000,000
Revenue$56,303,596

Actors

Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani

Zoe Kazan

Zoe Kazan

Emily Gardner

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

Beth Gardner

Ray Romano

Ray Romano

Terry Gardner

Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher

Azmat Nanjiani

Zenobia Shroff

Zenobia Shroff

Sharmeen Nanjiani

Adeel Akhtar

Adeel Akhtar

Naveed Nanjiani

Bo Burnham

Bo Burnham

CJ

Aidy Bryant

Aidy Bryant

Mary

Kurt Braunohler

Kurt Braunohler

Chris

Vella Lovell

Vella Lovell

Khadija

Myra Lucretia Taylor

Myra Lucretia Taylor

Nurse Judy

Jeremy Shamos

Jeremy Shamos

Bob Dalavan

David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier

Andy Dodd

Ed Herbstman

Ed Herbstman

Sam Highsmith

Shenaz Treasury

Shenaz Treasury

Fatima Nanjiani

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