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The Big Sick

“An awkward true story.”

★ 7.3 TMDB Rating · 2.7K votes

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
Release date
Mar 30, 2017
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of The Big Sick

  • Portrait of Kumail Nanjiani

    Kumail Nanjiani

    Kumail Nanjiani

  • Portrait of Zoe Kazan

    Zoe Kazan

    Emily Gardner

  • Portrait of Holly Hunter

    Holly Hunter

    Beth Gardner

  • Portrait of Ray Romano

    Ray Romano

    Terry Gardner

  • Portrait of Anupam Kher

    Anupam Kher

    Azmat Nanjiani

  • Portrait of Zenobia Shroff

    Zenobia Shroff

    Sharmeen Nanjiani

  • Portrait of Adeel Akhtar

    Adeel Akhtar

    Naveed Nanjiani

  • Portrait of Bo Burnham

    Bo Burnham

    CJ

  • Portrait of Aidy Bryant

    Aidy Bryant

    Mary

  • Portrait of Kurt Braunohler

    Kurt Braunohler

    Chris

  • Portrait of Vella Lovell

    Vella Lovell

    Khadija

  • Portrait of Myra Lucretia Taylor

    Myra Lucretia Taylor

    Nurse Judy

Where to Stream The Big Sick by Country

United States
Streaming on Prime Video
United Kingdom
Streaming on Prime VideoRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
India
Streaming on Prime VideoRent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies
Canada
Streaming on Crave, Tubi, CBC GemRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
Australia
Streaming on Prime Video, StanRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies

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