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The Big Sick

  • 2017
  • 16+
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
142K
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POPULARITY
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Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zoe Kazan, Adeel Akhtar, Zenobia Shroff, and Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)
A couple deals with their cultural differences as their relationship grows.
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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 force... Read allPakistan-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.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.

  • Director
    • Michael Showalter
  • Writers
    • Emily V. Gordon
    • Kumail Nanjiani
  • Stars
    • Kumail Nanjiani
    • Zoe Kazan
    • Holly Hunter
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    142K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,832
    324
    • Director
      • Michael Showalter
    • Writers
      • Emily V. Gordon
      • Kumail Nanjiani
    • Stars
      • Kumail Nanjiani
      • Zoe Kazan
      • Holly Hunter
    • 423User reviews
    • 346Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 19 wins & 101 nominations total

    Videos52

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    Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)
    Zoe Kazan and Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)
    Holly Hunter and Ray Romano in The Big Sick (2017)
    Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)
    Zoe Kazan and Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)
    Zoe Kazan and Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)
    Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, and Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)
    Anupam Kher, Adeel Akhtar, and Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)
    Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)
    Zoe Kazan and Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)
    Michael Showalter, Shenaz Treasury, and Adeel Akhtar in The Big Sick (2017)
    Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Michael Showalter, and Kumail Nanjiani in The Big Sick (2017)

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    Kumail Nanjiani
    Kumail Nanjiani
    • Kumail
    Zoe Kazan
    Zoe Kazan
    • Emily
    Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter
    • Beth
    Ray Romano
    Ray Romano
    • Terry
    Anupam Kher
    Anupam Kher
    • Azmat
    Zenobia Shroff
    Zenobia Shroff
    • Sharmeen
    Adeel Akhtar
    Adeel Akhtar
    • Naveed
    Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham
    • CJ
    Aidy Bryant
    Aidy Bryant
    • Mary
    Kurt Braunohler
    Kurt Braunohler
    • Chris
    Vella Lovell
    Vella Lovell
    • Khadija
    Myra Lucretia Taylor
    Myra Lucretia Taylor
    • Nurse Judy
    Jeremy Shamos
    Jeremy Shamos
    • Bob Dalavan
    David Alan Grier
    David Alan Grier
    • Andy Dodd
    Ed Herbstman
    Ed Herbstman
    • Sam Highsmith
    Shenaz Treasury
    Shenaz Treasury
    • Fatima
    • (as Shenaz Treasurywala)
    Rebecca Naomi Jones
    Rebecca Naomi Jones
    • Jesse
    Kuhoo Verma
    Kuhoo Verma
    • Zubeida
    • Director
      • Michael Showalter
    • Writers
      • Emily V. Gordon
      • Kumail Nanjiani
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film was released in the United States on Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon's tenth wedding anniversary.
    • Goofs
      When Kumail is eating fast food and receives a text saying that he is supposed to be on stage in 20 minutes, the text is marked as being sent 1 day beforehand.
    • Quotes

      Terry: So, uh, 9/11.

      [everyone looks at Terry expectantly]

      Terry: No I mean, I've always wanted to have a conversation with

      [gestures at Kumail]

      Terry: about it. With

      [gestures again at Kumail]

      Terry: people.

      Kumail: You've never talked to people about 9/11?

      Terry: No what's your, what's your stance?

      Kumail: What's my stance on 9/11? Oh um, anti. It was a tragedy, I mean we lost 19 of our best guys.

      Beth: Huh?

      Kumail: That was a joke, obviously. 9/11 was a terrible tragedy. And it's not funny to joke about it.

    • Crazy credits
      In the beginning of the end credits, photos of shown of the real-life inspiration behind the Emily character, as well as the wedding between Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani and Nanjiani's real-life parents.
    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: Holly Hunter/Natasha Lyonne/Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Devil's Haircut
      Written by Beck (as Beck Hansen), James Brown, Phil Coulter (as Philip Coulter), Thomas Kilpatrick, Tom Scott (as Tommy Scott), Michael Simpson & John King

      Performed by Beck

      Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

      Courtesy of BMG Rights Management (US) LLC

      Courtesy of Picadilly Music Corporation

      Used by permission of Fort Knox Music, Inc.

    User reviews423

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    7/10
    An awkward true story
    A romcom that's as romantic as it was funny. The fact that it's all based on a true story. It manages to make you laugh and smile even at the saddest moments and it all feels real. You get to see how difficult it can be for two people from different cultures and religion to get together may be. Haven't seen any rom com like it, how it centers around an event so bereaved for the main characters yet manages to put a smile on your face in the end. It's not mind blowingly good but I really like it.
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    • AfricanBro
    • May 19, 2021

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    • Release date
      • July 14, 2017 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • official German Website
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Urdu
    • Also known as
      • Mal d'amour
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA(location)
    • Production companies
      • Apatow Productions
      • FilmNation Entertainment
      • Story Ink
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $42,873,127
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $421,577
      • Jun 25, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $56,411,585
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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