
Feature film — 2017
The Big Sick (2017)
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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A high-signal pick with 2,740 votes.
FilmNation Entertainment / Apatow Productions / Story Ink
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Director: Michael Showalter
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Cast & crew

Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani

Zoe Kazan
Emily Gardner

Holly Hunter
Beth Gardner

Ray Romano
Terry Gardner

Anupam Kher
Azmat Nanjiani

Zenobia Shroff
Sharmeen Nanjiani

Adeel Akhtar
Naveed Nanjiani

Bo Burnham
CJ

Aidy Bryant
Mary

Kurt Braunohler
Chris

Vella Lovell
Khadija

Myra Lucretia Taylor
Nurse Judy
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