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Title: The Big Sick

Release Date: 30 Mar 2017

Runtime: 2h

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Director: FilmNation Entertainment, Apatow Productions, Story Ink

Production Companies: FilmNation Entertainment, Apatow Productions, Story Ink

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.335 (2441 votes)

Cast

  • Kumail Nanjiani: Kumail Nanjiani
  • Emily Gardner: Zoe Kazan
  • Beth Gardner: Holly Hunter
  • Terry Gardner: Ray Romano
  • Azmat Nanjiani: Anupam Kher
  • Sharmeen Nanjiani: Zenobia Shroff
  • Naveed Nanjiani: Adeel Akhtar
  • CJ: Bo Burnham
  • Mary: Aidy Bryant
  • Chris: Kurt Braunohler
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