The Big Sick (2017)
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 -
Emily -
Beth -
Terry -
Azmat -
Sharmeen -
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Khadija -
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Sam Highsmith
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Director:
Michael ShowalterWriters:
Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani, Kurt Braunohler (consultant writer)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
Kumail Nanjiani personally contacted Anupam Kher about taking the role of his father, Azmat. Kher accepted the role after learning that Nanjiani's real father personally expressed a desire for him to take the role.
Quotes
Emily:
Listen, I had a really nice time, thank you very much. I'm just going to like, call an Uber, go home and I hope
Emily:
Just...
Kumail:
Your driver will be ready as soon as he puts on his pants.
Goofs
When Kumail doesn't show up to dinner, his brother Naveed claims to have called him multiple times. Later on, Kumail checks his phone to see several missed calls from his mother and none from Naveed.
Crazy Credits
In the beginning of the end credits, photos of shown of the real-life inspiration behind the Emily character, as well as the wedding between Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani and Nanjiani's real-life parents.
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Genres
Comedy | Drama | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
14 July 2017Language
English, Urdu
Country of Origin
USABox Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$7,529,590 (USA) (16 July 2017)
Gross:
$42,872,467 (USA) (19 October 2017)
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