The Big Sick

7.3 2017 Michael Showalter 2h 0m
Comedy Drama Romance
The Big Sick

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.

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

Where to Watch

Amazon Prime Video Amazon Prime Video Amazon Prime Video with Ads Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Vibes

Emotional Chill Darkly Funny Deeply Moving Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with The Big Sick

Crazy, Stupid, Love
Crazy, Stupid, Love 2011
Modern rom-coms that refuse to be predictable. Laughs with real heart underneath. Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians 2018
Love across cultures. Two films about couples who must navigate not just each other but entire families.

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