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2017

The Big Sick

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.

Credits

Director

Michael Showalter

Producers

Judd Apatow , Barry Mendel , Jeremy Kipp Walker

Writers

Emily V. Gordon , Kumail Nanjiani

Cinematographer

Brian Burgoyne

Editor

Robert Nassau

Production Design

Brandon Tonner-Connolly

Composer

Michael Andrews

Casting

Gayle Keller

Cast

Kumail Nanjiani , Zoe Kazan , Holly Hunter , Ray Romano , Anupam Kher , Zenobia Shroff , Adeel Akhtar , Bo Burnham , Aidy Bryant , Kurt Braunohler

Studios

FilmNation Entertainment , Lionsgate , Story Ink , Amazon Studios , Apatow Productions

Genres

Romance Drama Comedy

External

IMDb Amazon

Posters

5
The Big Sick (2017) movie poster
The Big Sick (2017) movie poster
The Big Sick (2017) movie poster
The Big Sick (2017) movie poster
The Big Sick (2017) movie poster

Awards

0 wins, 4 nominations
Nom Best Original Screenplay Emily V. Gordon & Kumail Nanjiani The Big Sick 2018
Nom Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Holly Hunter The Big Sick 2018
Nom Best Original Screenplay Emily V. Gordon 2018
Nom Best Original Screenplay Kumail Nanjiani 2018

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