The Big Sick (2017)
Movie 2h ★ 7.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
The Big Sick is a comedy, drama and romance movie from 2017. It is directed by Michael Showalter. The cast includes Adeel Akhtar, Zoe Kazan and Kumail Nanjiani. The running time is 2h . Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.
72Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
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
- Michael ShowalterDirector
- Adeel Akhtaras Naveed Nanjiani
- Zoe Kazanas Emily Gardner
- Kumail Nanjianias Kumail Nanjiani
- Vella Lovellas Khadija
- David Alan Grieras Andy Dodd
- Holly Hunteras Beth Gardner
- Anupam Kheras Azmat Nanjiani
- Ed Herbstmanas Sam Highsmith
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Questions about The Big Sick
- What genre is The Big Sick?
- The Big Sick is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in The Big Sick?
- Adeel Akhtar, Zoe Kazan, Kumail Nanjiani, Vella Lovell, David Alan Grier appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Big Sick?
- Michael Showalter directed The Big Sick.
- How long is The Big Sick?
- The Big Sick runs for 2h (120 minutes).
- Is The Big Sick worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Big Sick?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
