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The Big Sick

2017, Movie, 2h

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.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Christy Lemire

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...finds that laughter-through-tears sweet spot, often in the unlikeliest of places.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Mark Kermode

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...this poignant, insightful and consistently funny film has Annie Hall-style authenticity.

Read full review at The Guardian

kochamsaga

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I just loved it it got serious acting romantic and comedy

3 years ago

kristian2

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Good times

1 year ago

Critic Jimi Famurewa

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...a blackly comic tale of love, honesty and sterile hospital waiting rooms.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Kimberley Jones

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...is as personal as it gets, but Gordon and Nanjiani pull no punches and steer well clear of preciousness. I laughed plenty at their film, cried my guts out, too, and went home elated.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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The Big Sick is a romantic comedy-drama film that tells the story of Kumail Nanjiani, a Pakistani-born comedian who falls in love with Emily Gardner, a graduate student. Their relationship is put to the test when Emily contracts a mysterious illness and Kumail must navigate his family's expectations and his true feelings. The film explores cultural differences and the challenges of interracial relationships with humor and heart.

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You can stream The Big Sick on: Amazon Prime

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