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An awkward true story.

The Big Sick

7.320172h 0mR

ComedyDramaRomance

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.

Directed by Michael Showalter

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CAST

The people behind the story

Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail NanjianiKumail Nanjiani

Zoe Kazan

Zoe KazanEmily Gardner

Holly Hunter

Holly HunterBeth Gardner

Ray Romano

Ray RomanoTerry Gardner

Anupam Kher

Anupam KherAzmat Nanjiani

Zenobia Shroff

Zenobia ShroffSharmeen Nanjiani

Adeel Akhtar

Adeel AkhtarNaveed Nanjiani

Bo Burnham

Bo BurnhamCJ