DJDole
10/10Charmingly 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.)
Reviewed on May 27, 2017
The Big Sick(2017)
An awkward true story.
7.3(2,691)2h2017-03-30
ComedyDramaRomance
The Big Sick Synopsis
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.
The Big Sick (2017) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Showalter, released on March 30, 2017 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 2,691 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Showalter
- Writers:
- Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani
- Producers:
- Barry Mendel, Judd Apatow
- Cinematographer:
- Brian Burgoyne
- Composer:
- Michael Andrews
- Production:
- FilmNation Entertainment, Apatow Productions, Story Ink
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $56,303,596
- Status:
- Released
The Big Sick (2017) Trailer
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The Big Sick Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Big Sick.
Official UK Trailer
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THE BIG SICK - Official Trailer - In cinemas July 28th
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Official US Trailer
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Official US Trailer (Kumail Nanjiani and Ray Romano Intro)
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THE BIG SICK - Judd Apatow TV Spot - Starring Kumail Nanjiani
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THE BIG SICK - TV Spot - Starring Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan
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The Big Sick - Surprises – Starts June 23 | Amazon Studios
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The Big Sick - People – Starts June 23 | Amazon Studios
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The Big Sick Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kumail Nanjiani
as Kumail Nanjiani
Zoe Kazan
as Emily Gardner
Holly Hunter
as Beth Gardner
Ray Romano
as Terry Gardner
Anupam Kher
as Azmat Nanjiani
Zenobia Shroff
as Sharmeen Nanjiani
Adeel Akhtar
as Naveed Nanjiani
Bo Burnham
as CJ
Aidy Bryant
as Mary
Kurt Braunohler
as Chris
Vella Lovell
as Khadija
Myra Lucretia Taylor
as Nurse Judy
Key crew
Directed by Michael Showalter, written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani, produced by Barry Mendel and Judd Apatow.
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The Big Sick Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 2,691 ratings.
jessetaylor
8/10A 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…
Reviewed on September 15, 2017
Gimly
5/10FULL 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…
Reviewed on November 28, 2017
Reno
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…
Reviewed on February 4, 2018
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The Big Sick – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Sick online?
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The Big Sick (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Big Sick?
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The main cast of The Big Sick (2017) includes Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano and Anupam Kher. The film was directed by Michael Showalter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Sick released?
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The Big Sick was released on March 30, 2017 and runs for 2h.
Is The Big Sick worth watching?
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The Big Sick (2017) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 2,691 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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