The Big Sick 2017
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56 Reviews
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SplatPakistan-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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Kumail Nanjiani
as Emily Gardner
as Beth Gardner
as Terry Gardner
as Azmat Nanjiani
as Sharmeen Nanjiani
as Naveed Nanjiani
as CJ
as Mary
as Chris
Director:
Writer:
Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani
Stars:
Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zenobia Shroff, Adeel Akhtar, Bo Burnham, Aidy Bryant, Kurt Braunohler,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama,Romance
Release Date:
2017 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
120 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Big Sick
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Kumail Nanjiani
as Emily Gardner
as Beth Gardner
as Terry Gardner
as Azmat Nanjiani
as Sharmeen Nanjiani
as Naveed Nanjiani
as CJ
as Mary
as Chris
as Khadija
as Nurse Judy
as Bob Dalavan
as Andy Dodd
as Sam Highsmith
as Fatima Nanjiani
as Jesse
as Zubeida
as Yazmin
as Denise
as Nurse Bette
as Dr. Wright
as Dr. Cunningham
as Dr. Whelan
as Dr. Spellman
as Dr. Platt
as Dr. Lewin
as Sumera
as Racist Heckler
as Tina (Khadija's Mother)
as Farhan (Khadija's Father)
as Fast Food Cashier
as Waiting Room Person 1
as Waiting Room Person 2
as Waiting Room Person 3
as Waiting Room Person 4
as Waiting Room Person 5
as Waiting Room Person 6
as Party Goer 1
as Party Goer 2
as Party Goer 3
as Party Goer 4
as Chrissy (uncredited)
as Restaurant Boy (uncredited)
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