The Big Sick
“An awkward true story.”
2017•R•2h 0m•7.3•Released
ComedyDramaRomance
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
Writer
Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$56M
Languages
English, Urdu
Studio
FilmNation Entertainment
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
Vella Lovell
Khadija
Myra Lucretia Taylor
Nurse Judy
Jeremy Shamos
Bob Dalavan
David Alan Grier
Andy Dodd
Ed Herbstman
Sam Highsmith
Production
Company
FilmNation Entertainment
Company
Apatow Productions
Company
Story Ink
Producer
Barry Mendel
Producer
Judd Apatow
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