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The Big Sick
The Big Sick

7.3

The Big Sick

R·2017·120m

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.

Crew

Director

Michael Showalter

Screenplay

Kumail Nanjiani

Screenplay

Emily V. Gordon

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