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7.3/10 2017 2h Released

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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Top 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
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

Reviews

DJDole 10/10

Charmingly funny. Not a cliché comedy at all. A little heavy on the Uber references, but still a movie that can be watched multiple times. (Saw at a pre-screening in Seattle.)

jessetaylor 8/10

A truly funny and immensely heartwarming _While You Were Sleeping_-esque romantic comedy. It's actually not fair to compare this to any other film because the story here is wholly real and not fabricated for the screen. This is Kumail Nanjiani's real life story about how he met his wife and it's incredibly moving. While Kumail and Zoe are both really great, the heart and soul of the movie is Holly Hunter and Ray…

Gimly 5/10

FULL DISCLOSURE: I saw this while I was working my ass off in a foodtruck at an outdoor cinema. I missed whole chunks of it, and it certainly didn't have my full focus. I'll give it a proper chance at a later date, and alongside that, another review. What I did see of _The Big Sick_ certainly held potential for me, I even had one genuine laugh, but American comedies rarely if ever resonate with me. I know this one…

Reno 2/10

**Brainwashed!!!** Here's the most overrated film, not just for the year, but forever. The title says it all, a big sick flick. Just remember, it was only based on the real, not a biopic. Because they have changed entire storytelling to cinematic convenient. To fool the people from the actual truth. So the terrorists are shown in a good light. Good humans won't support such barbaric people. It's a shame that…

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FAQ about The Big Sick

What is The Big Sick 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.
When was The Big Sick released?
The Big Sick was released in 2017.
What genres does The Big Sick belong to?
The Big Sick is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.
Who stars in The Big Sick?
The cast of The Big Sick includes Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher.