The Big Sick (2017): movie guide

What is The Big Sick about?

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.

Cast highlights

The Big Sick features Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zenobia Shroff. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2017-03-30. Runtime: 120 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (2,745 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Big Sick?

The Big Sick is listed as Comedy, Drama, Romance on TMDB.

How long is The Big Sick?

The Big Sick runs about 120 minutes.

Who stars in The Big Sick?

Cast highlights include Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zenobia Shroff.

Does Cinema Box stream The Big Sick?

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Where can I track The Big Sick?

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