Comedy ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 2017 · 2h 0m

The Big Sick

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Director
Michael Showalter
Cast
Kumail Nanjiani as Kumail Nanjiani Zoe Kazan as Emily Gardner Holly Hunter as Beth Gardner Ray Romano as Terry Gardner Anupam Kher as Azmat Nanjiani Zenobia Shroff as Sharmeen Nanjiani
Crew
Brian Burgoyne — Director of Photography Robert Nassau — Editor Michael Andrews — Original Music Composer Emily V. Gordon — Writer Kumail Nanjiani — Writer Barry Mendel — Producer
Tagline

An awkward true story.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Big Sick — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
chicago, illinoisnew york cityimmigrantmuslimroommatessadnesssarcasmcomedianbased on true storyone-man showpakistanfamily relationships
Key Collaborators
Michael Showalter Director Brian Burgoyne Director of Photography Robert Nassau Editor Michael Andrews Original Music Composer Emily V. Gordon Writer Kumail Nanjiani Writer Barry Mendel Producer Judd Apatow Producer Brandon Tonner-Connolly Production Design
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