Movie
The Big Sick
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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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Synopsis
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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Cast
Kumail NanjianiKumail Nanjiani
Zoe KazanEmily Gardner
Holly HunterBeth Gardner
Ray RomanoTerry Gardner
Anupam KherAzmat Nanjiani
Zenobia ShroffSharmeen Nanjiani
Adeel AkhtarNaveed Nanjiani
Bo BurnhamCJCredits
- Directed by
- Michael Showalter
- Written by
- Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $56.3M
Production
FilmNation EntertainmentUnited States
Apatow ProductionsUnited States- Story InkUnited States
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