The Big Sick

Name: The Big Sick
Director: Michael Showalter
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2017
Duration: 2 h
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher

An awkward true story.

20172h 0m7.3(2,671 votes)

ComedyDramaRomance

Synopsis

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.

The Big Sick (2017) is a comedy, drama, and romance film directed by Michael Showalter. It stars Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, and Holly Hunter. The film runs for 2 hours. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 2,671 votes.

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Director

Michael Showalter

Cast

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

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Where can I watch The Big Sick?

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Who stars in The Big Sick?

The Big Sick stars Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, and Ray Romano, and was directed by Michael Showalter.

How long is The Big Sick?

The Big Sick has a runtime of 2 hours.

When did The Big Sick come out?

The Big Sick was released in 2017.

What genre is The Big Sick?

The Big Sick is a comedy, drama, and romance film.

Is The Big Sick worth watching?

The Big Sick holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.