The Big Sick

"An awkward true story."

2017-03-30

7.334

en 120m

ComedyDramaRomance

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.

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Driver

Joe Schultz

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Tara A. Paul

Producer

Judd Apatow

Producer

Barry Mendel

Director

Michael Showalter

Screenplay

Kumail Nanjiani

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