The Big Sick
movie
An awkward true story.
Released March 30, 2017
Overview
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.
Runtime
2h 0m
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$56,303,596
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
The Big Sick
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English
- اردو (Urdu)
Production Companies
FilmNation Entertainment
United States
Apatow Productions
United States
- no logo available
Story Ink
United States
Amazon Studios
United States
Keywords
- chicago, illinois
- new york city
- immigrant
- muslim
- roommates
- sadness
- sarcasm
- comedian
- based on true story
- one-man show
- pakistan
- family relationships
- film in film
- matchmaking
- cultural difference
- hospital
- falling in love
- family
- illness
- group of friends
- intercultural relationship
- aftercreditsstinger
- college student
- uber
- traditional family
- comedy club
- stand-up comedian
- grad school
