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.
Directed byMichael Showalter
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Language
- EN
- Released
- March 30, 2017
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $56,303,596
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Trailers & teasers
THE BIG SICK - Judd Apatow TV Spot - Starring Kumail Nanjiani
THE BIG SICK - TV Spot - Starring Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan
Official UK Trailer
The Big Sick - Surprises – Starts June 23 | Amazon Studios
The Big Sick - People – Starts June 23 | Amazon Studios
THE BIG SICK - Official Trailer - In cinemas July 28th
Official US Trailer
Official US Trailer (Kumail Nanjiani and Ray Romano Intro)
Featuring
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
- Directed by
- Michael Showalter
- Written by
- Emily V. Gordon
Kumail Nanjiani - Produced by
- Judd Apatow
Barry Mendel
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