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7.3Pakistan-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.
Released: 2017-03-30120 minDir: Michael ShowalterComedy, Drama, RomanceBudget: $5.0MBox office: $56.3M
Cast
- Kumail Nanjiani as Kumail Nanjiani
- Zoe Kazan as Emily Gardner
- Holly Hunter as Beth Gardner
- Ray Romano as Terry Gardner
- Anupam Kher as Azmat Nanjiani
- Zenobia Shroff as Sharmeen Nanjiani
Themes
- chicago, illinois
- new york city
- immigrant
- muslim
- roommates
- sadness
- sarcasm
- comedian
- based on true story
- one-man show
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- romantic comedy
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Director
- Michael Showalter
- Screenwriter
- Emily V. Gordon
- Cast member
- Zenobia Shroff
- Composer
- Michael Andrews
- Producer
- Barry Mendel
- Production company
- Apatow Productions
- Narrative location
- New York City
- Duration
- 119
- FilmAffinity ID
- 176501
- Distribution format
- video on demand
- Official website
- www.thebigsickmovie.com
- Image
- Holly Hunter, Judd Apatow, Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani (31897405544).jpg
Show 6 more facts
- title
- The Big Sick
- publication date
- 2017-11-09
- Commons category
- The Big Sick
- set in environment
- hospital
- review score
- 86/100
- nominated for
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
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