The Big Sick (2017)
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.
Director: Michael Showalter
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: March 30, 2017
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Music: Michael Andrews
Cinematography: Brian Burgoyne
Editing: Robert Nassau
Production: FilmNation Entertainment, Apatow Productions, Story Ink, Amazon Studios, Lionsgate
Country: United States of America
Language: English, اردو
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $56M
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Touching Family Stories, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
chicago, illinois, new york city, immigrant, muslim, roommates, sadness, sarcasm, comedian, based on true story, one-man show, pakistan, family relationships, film in film, matchmaking, cultural difference
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Big Sick?
- The Big Sick was directed by Michael Showalter.
- Who stars in The Big Sick?
- The Big Sick stars Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zenobia Shroff.
- How long is The Big Sick?
- The Big Sick has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Sick?
- The Big Sick is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Big Sick?
- The Big Sick had a budget of $5M.
- How much did The Big Sick gross?
- The Big Sick grossed $56M worldwide.
- Where was The Big Sick produced?
- The Big Sick was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Big Sick?
- The themes of The Big Sick include: Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Touching Family Stories, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.