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The Big Sick

The Big Sick

2017·Movie·2h15

Comedy, Drama, Romance

7.3 / 10 (2,740 votes)

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.

Directed by
Michael Showalter
Original language
English
Released
30 March 2017

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • 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