The Big Sick (2017)

MovieComedy, Drama, Romance2h
The Big Sick (2017) movie posterReview score: 73%

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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.

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Kumail NanjianiKumail NanjianiKumail NanjianiZoe KazanZoe KazanEmily GardnerHolly HunterHolly HunterBeth GardnerRay RomanoRay RomanoTerry GardnerAnupam KherAnupam KherAzmat NanjianiZenobia ShroffZenobia ShroffSharmeen NanjianiAdeel AkhtarAdeel AkhtarNaveed NanjianiBo BurnhamBo BurnhamCJ

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TrailerOfficial UK TrailerTrailerTHE BIG SICK - Official Trailer - In cinemas July 28thTrailerOfficial US TrailerTrailerOfficial US Trailer (Kumail Nanjiani and Ray Romano Intro)TeaserTHE BIG SICK - Judd Apatow TV Spot - Starring Kumail NanjianiTeaserTHE BIG SICK - TV Spot - Starring Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe KazanTeaserThe Big Sick - Surprises – Starts June 23 | Amazon StudiosTeaserThe Big Sick - People – Starts June 23 | Amazon StudiosClip'Kumail Talks to His Brother About Emily' Scene | The Big Sick (2017)Clip'Emily & Kumail Keep Spending Time Together' Scene | The Big Sick (2017)Clip'Kumail & Emily Aren't Really Dating' Scene | The Big Sick (2017)ClipThe First 10 Minutes of The Big Sick (2017)

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