The Big Sick
Released
March 30, 2017
Runtime: 2h 0m
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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Cast & Crew
Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani
Zoe Kazan
Emily Gardner
Holly Hunter
Beth Gardner
Ray Romano
Terry Gardner
Anupam Kher
Azmat Nanjiani
Zenobia Shroff
Sharmeen Nanjiani
Adeel Akhtar
Naveed Nanjiani
Bo Burnham
CJ
Aidy Bryant
Mary
Kurt Braunohler
Chris
Vella Lovell
Khadija
Myra Lucretia Taylor
Nurse Judy
Jeremy Shamos
Bob Dalavan
David Alan Grier
Andy Dodd
Ed Herbstman
Sam Highsmith
Shenaz Treasury
Fatima Nanjiani
Rebecca Naomi Jones
Jesse
Kuhoo Verma
Zubeida
Michael Showalter
Director
Emily V. Gordon
Writer
Kumail Nanjiani
Writer
Media
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