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.
Kumail (Kumail Nanjiani), in the middle of becoming a budding stand-up comedian, meets Emily (Zoe Kazan). Meanwhile, a sudden illness sets in forcing Emily to be put into a medically-induced coma. Kumail must navigate being a comedian, dealing with tragic illness, and placating his family's desire to let them fix him up with a spouse, while contemplating and figuring out who he really is and what he truly believes.Written by
Brett Lee Swerbilow (brettswerbilow@gmail.com)
Holly Hunter would rearrange props on set to help her get into character. See more »
Goofs
Early in the film we see Kumail throw a photograph on the pile of pictures in his cigar box. Below several other pictures is a photograph of a woman in a light blue hijab. Later in the film he again throws a photograph on the pile. It is the same picture of the woman in the light blue hijab. See more »
Quotes
Beth:
I think I'll make tea.
[pauses]
Beth:
Actually, I'll open a bottle of wine.
[pauses again]
Beth:
Actually, does Emily have whisky?
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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. See more »
one of the dumbest most poorly acted comedies I have ever seen! Unbelievable how many fake reviews this has garnered! I'm guessing the entire comedy circuit was asked to promote this film.
What a let down.
1/10
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one of the dumbest most poorly acted comedies I have ever seen! Unbelievable how many fake reviews this has garnered! I'm guessing the entire comedy circuit was asked to promote this film.
What a let down.
1/10