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The Big Sick

The Big Sick

Michael Showalter

2017

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
7.3

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.

Cast & crew

  • Michael ShowalterDirector
  • Kumail NanjianiKumail Nanjiani
  • Zoe KazanEmily Gardner
  • Holly HunterBeth Gardner
  • Ray RomanoTerry Gardner
  • Anupam KherAzmat Nanjiani
  • Zenobia ShroffSharmeen Nanjiani
  • Adeel AkhtarNaveed Nanjiani
  • Bo BurnhamCJ

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