Description

Cast: Kumail Nanjiani as himself, Zoe Kazan as Emily Gardner (based on Emily V. Gordon), Anupam Kher, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Adeel Akhtar, Zenobia Shroff, Bo Burnham, Aidy Bryant, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Kurt Braunohler, Shenaz Treasury, David Alan Grier, Vella Lovell, Linda Emond

Director: Michael Showalter

Based On:Auto Biography Of Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon

Plot

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. IMDB

Reviews and News

New Movies On Demand: 'The Big Sick,' 'Rough Night,' 'Goon: Last of the Enforcers' And MoreBy:Decider - Sep 8, 2017

New to Streaming: 'The Big Sick,' 'Paris Can Wait,' 'Harmonium,' 'Lost in Paris,' and MoreBy:The Film Stage - Sep 8, 2017

“The Big Sick” and the culture clash that wasn'tBy:Stabroek News - Sep 8, 2017

Why 'The Big Sick' was the only indie winner at the summer box officeBy:Business Insider - Sep 3, 2017

From 'The Big Sick' to 'Brigsby Bear,' what does box office mean for indie movies these days?By:Los Angeles Times - Sep 2, 2017

Why 'The Big Sick' Was the Indie Winner at the Summer Box OfficeBy:IndieWire - Sep 2, 2017

At Specialty Box Office, Summer Was A Low SimmerBy:Deadline - Sep 2, 2017

Here's a Bunch of Dad Jokes and Comedic Bits That Didn't Make the Final Cut of The Big SickBy:The Mary Sue - Aug 18, 2017

The Big Sick is a culturally specific story that’s relatable to other culturesBy:The Verge - Aug 15, 2017

The Big Sick Movie ReviewBy:Times of India - June 29, 2017