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The Big Sick

The Big Sick

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.

ComedyDramaRomance

Release: 2017-03-30Runtime: 120 minRating: 7.327 (2608)

Cast

Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani

Zoe Kazan

Zoe Kazan

Emily Gardner

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

Beth Gardner

Ray Romano

Ray Romano

Terry Gardner

Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher

Azmat Nanjiani

Zenobia Shroff

Zenobia Shroff

Sharmeen Nanjiani

Adeel Akhtar

Adeel Akhtar

Naveed Nanjiani

Bo Burnham

Bo Burnham

CJ

Aidy Bryant

Aidy Bryant

Mary

Kurt Braunohler

Kurt Braunohler

Chris

Crew

Joe Schultz

Driver

Tara A. Paul

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Barry Mendel

Barry Mendel

Producer

Michael Showalter

Michael Showalter

Director

Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow

Producer

Sarah Mae Burton

Costume Designer

Jeremy Kipp Walker

Jeremy Kipp Walker

Executive Producer

Brandon Tonner-Connolly

Brandon Tonner-Connolly

Production Design

Brian Burgoyne

Director of Photography

Robert Nassau

Editor

Clips & Videos

'Kumail Talks to His Brother About Emily' Scene | The Big Sick (2017)

'Kumail Talks to His Brother About Emily' Scene | The Big Sick (2017)

'Emily & Kumail Keep Spending Time Together' Scene | The Big Sick (2017)

'Emily & Kumail Keep Spending Time Together' Scene | The Big Sick (2017)

'Kumail & Emily Aren't Really Dating' Scene | The Big Sick (2017)

'Kumail & Emily Aren't Really Dating' Scene | The Big Sick (2017)

The First 10 Minutes of The Big Sick (2017)

The First 10 Minutes of The Big Sick (2017)

THE BIG SICK - Parlor Games - Film Clip

THE BIG SICK - Parlor Games - Film Clip