The Big Sick
– Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as t..
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.
14 Jul 2017
English, Urdu
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Michael Showalter
Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano
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.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 16 wins & 84 nominations.
$42,824,653
Amazon Studios