The Big Sick
2017 · 2h 0m · Comedy, Drama, Romance · United States of America · Rated R (US)
An awkward true story.
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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Michael Showalter7.3Smart score
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