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The Big Sick

An awkward true story.

7.3(2,734)20172h 0m7

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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Status
Released
Budget
$5M
Box office
$56.3M
Language
English
  • chicago, illinois
  • new york city
  • immigrant
  • muslim
  • roommates
  • sadness
  • sarcasm
  • comedian
  • based on true story
  • one-man show
  • pakistan
  • family relationships

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United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereRSundance Film Festival20 Jan 2017
    • Theatrical (limited)R23 Jun 2017
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical1528 Jul 2017
  • United Arab EmiratesAE

    • Theatrical3 Aug 2017
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalM30 Mar 2017
  • AustriaAT

    • Digital / OTT617 Nov 2017
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1219 Oct 2017
    • Digital / OTT1223 Feb 2018
  • CzechiaCZ

    • Theatrical14 Jul 2017
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical717 Aug 2017
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical616 Nov 2017
  • GreeceGR

    • Theatrical27 Jul 2017
  • Hong KongHK

    • TheatricalIIB28 Sept 2017
  • IrelandIE

    • Theatrical15A28 Jul 2017

Frequently asked questions

The Big Sick was released on 30 March 2017.

Audience reviews

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  • D

    DJDole

    5/27/2017

    10/10

    Charmingly funny. Not a cliché comedy at all. A little heavy on the Uber references, but still a movie that can be watched multiple times. (Saw at a pre-screening in Seattle.)

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    jessetaylor

    9/15/2017

    8/10

    A truly funny and immensely heartwarming _While You Were Sleeping_-esque romantic comedy. It's actually not fair to compare this to any other film because the story here is wholly real and not fabricated for the screen. This is Kumail Nanjiani's real life story about how he met his wife and it's incredibly moving. While Kumail and Zoe are both really great, the heart and soul of the movie is Holly Hunter and Ray R…

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    Gimly

    11/28/2017

    5/10

    FULL DISCLOSURE: I saw this while I was working my ass off in a foodtruck at an outdoor cinema. I missed whole chunks of it, and it certainly didn't have my full focus. I'll give it a proper chance at a later date, and alongside that, another review. What I did see of _The Big Sick_ certainly held potential for me, I even had one genuine laugh, but American comedies rarely if ever resonate with me. I know this one pl…

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    Reno

    2/4/2018

    2/10

    **Brainwashed!!!** Here's the most overrated film, not just for the year, but forever. The title says it all, a big sick flick. Just remember, it was only based on the real, not a biopic. Because they have changed entire storytelling to cinematic convenient. To fool the people from the actual truth. So the terrorists are shown in a good light. Good humans won't support such barbaric people. It's a shame that Am…

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    Kamurai

    7/23/2020

    6/10

    Good watch, probably won't watch again, but can recommend if you can handle a medical emergency adventure. If you've seen "A Fault in Our Stars", this has a similar vibe for a lot of it. I'm a fan of Kumail Nanjiani, and I like Emily Gordon more, I'm honestly a little disappointed she didn't star in her own story, but I understand her reasons. Zoe Kazan, Ray Ramono and Holly Hunter are great in this, they all…

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