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The Big Sick

R20172hMichael Showalter
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 86

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"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.

ComedyDramaRomance
Chicago, IllinoisNew York CityImmigrantMuslimRoommatesSadnessSarcasmComedianBased On True StoryOne-man Show

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What is The Big Sick (2017) about?

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.

Who stars in The Big Sick?

The Big Sick stars Kumail Nanjiani (Kumail Nanjiani), Zoe Kazan (Emily Gardner), Holly Hunter (Beth Gardner), Ray Romano (Terry Gardner), Anupam Kher (Azmat Nanjiani). The film was directed by Michael Showalter.

How long is The Big Sick?

The Big Sick has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated R.

Is The Big Sick worth watching?

The Big Sick holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 98. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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