R
7.3
·2017
·120m
The Big Sick
Summary
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.
Reviews
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djdole
May 27, 2017
10
Charmingly funny. Not a cliché comedy at all. A little heavy on the Uber references, but still a movie that can be watched multiple times. (Saw at a pre-screening in Seattle.)
Media
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$5,000,000.00
Revenue:
$56,303,596.00
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
hospital
falling in love
family
illness
group of friends
intercultural relationship
aftercreditsstinger
college student
uber
traditional family
comedy club
stand-up comedian
grad school
