The Big Sick
- Release Date
- March 30, 2017
- Director
- Michael Showalter
- Cast
- Holly Hunter , Zoe Kazan , Kumail Nanjiani , Ray Romano , Rebecca Naomi Jones , Linda Emond
- Runtime
- 119
- Main Genre
- Comedy
- Writers
- Emily V. Gordon , Kumail Nanjiani
- Tagline
- An awkward true story.
- Website
- http://thebigsickmovie.com
Summary
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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