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The Big Sick

The Big Sick

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 30, 2017

Runtime

2h 0m

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Romance

User Score

73%

Original Title

The Big Sick

Production Companies

FilmNation Entertainment, Apatow Productions, Story Ink

Director

Michael Showalter

Budget

$5,000,000

Revenue

$56,303,596

Description

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.

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DJDole profile picture

Charmingly funny. Not a cliché comedy at all. A little heavy on the Uber references, but still a ...

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jessetaylor profile picture

A truly funny and immensely heartwarming While You Were Sleeping-esque romantic comedy. ...

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Gimly profile picture

FULL DISCLOSURE: I saw this while I was working my ass off in a foodtruck at an outdoor cinema. I...

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Reno profile picture

Brainwashed!!!

Here's the most overrated film, not just for the year,...

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Kamurai profile picture

Good watch, probably won't watch again, but can recommend if you can handle a medical emergen...

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