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Feature film — 2017

The Big Sick (2017)

7.32h 0mComedy — Drama — Romance

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 as Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani

Zoe Kazan as Emily Gardner

Zoe Kazan

Emily Gardner

Holly Hunter as Beth Gardner

Holly Hunter

Beth Gardner

Ray Romano as Terry Gardner

Ray Romano

Terry Gardner

Anupam Kher as Azmat Nanjiani

Anupam Kher

Azmat Nanjiani

Zenobia Shroff as Sharmeen Nanjiani

Zenobia Shroff

Sharmeen Nanjiani

Adeel Akhtar as Naveed Nanjiani

Adeel Akhtar

Naveed Nanjiani

Bo Burnham as CJ

Bo Burnham

CJ

Aidy Bryant as Mary

Aidy Bryant

Mary

Kurt Braunohler as Chris

Kurt Braunohler

Chris

Vella Lovell as Khadija

Vella Lovell

Khadija

Myra Lucretia Taylor as Nurse Judy

Myra Lucretia Taylor

Nurse Judy

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