The Big Sick (2017)
An awkward true story.
Starring Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter
Directed by Michael Showalter
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: 120 min.
Rating: 7.4
Languages: English,Urdu
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Comedy,Drama,Romance
Keywords: new york city,chicago, illinois,coma,immigrant,arranged marriage,comedian,based on a true story,family relationships,cultural difference,cheating husband,hospital,family,illness
Cast
Kumail Nanjiani
Emily Gardner
Beth Gardner
Terry Gardner
Azmat Nanjiani
Sharmeen Nanjiani
Naveed Nanjiani
CJ
Mary
Chris
Khadija
Nurse Judy
Bob Dalavan
Andy Dodd
Sam Highsmith
Fatima Nanjiani
Jesse
Zubeida
Yazmin
Denise
Nurse Bette
Dr. Wright
Dr. Cunningham
Dr. Whelan
Dr. Spellman
Dr. Platt
Dr. Lewin
Sumera
Racist Heckler
Tina (Khadija's Mother)
Farhan (Khadija's Father)
Fast Food Cashier
Waiting Room Person 1
Waiting Room Person 2
Waiting Room Person 3
Waiting Room Person 4
Waiting Room Person 5
Waiting Room Person 6
Party Goer 1
Party Goer 2
Party Goer 3
Party Goer 4
Restaurant Boy (uncredited)
Chrissy (uncredited)