The Big Sick
“An awkward true story.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-10
Top Cast
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Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani
Zoe Kazan
Emily Gardner
Holly Hunter
Beth Gardner
Ray Romano
Terry Gardner
Anupam Kher
Azmat Nanjiani
Zenobia Shroff
Sharmeen Nanjiani
Adeel Akhtar
Naveed Nanjiani
Bo Burnham
CJ
Aidy Bryant
Mary
Kurt Braunohler
Chris
Vella Lovell
Khadija
Myra Lucretia Taylor
Nurse Judy
Jeremy Shamos
Bob Dalavan
David Alan Grier
Andy Dodd
Ed Herbstman
Sam Highsmith
Shenaz Treasury
Fatima Nanjiani
Rebecca Naomi Jones
Jesse
Kuhoo Verma
Zubeida
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 23, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 8, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$56.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
11.26x
+$51.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Showalter
- Screenplay & Story
- Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani
- Original Score
- Michael Andrews
- Original Title
- The Big Sick
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Urdu
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $56.3M
- Production Studios
- FilmNation Entertainment, Apatow Productions, Story Ink
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Showalter
Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani
Michael Andrews
Brian Burgoyne
Robert Nassau
Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, Jeremy Kipp Walker, Kumail Nanjiani, Glen Basner
Department Leadership Roster
Judd Apatow
Producer
Barry Mendel
Producer
Michael Showalter
Director
Brandon Tonner-Connolly
Production Design
Brian Burgoyne
Director of Photography
Robert Nassau
Editor
Michael Andrews
Original Music Composer
Jeremy Sample
Stunt Coordinator
Emily V. Gordon
Writer
Kumail Nanjiani
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Sick
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Big Sick?
The Big Sick was directed by Michael Showalter.
Who stars in The Big Sick?
The principal cast of The Big Sick includes Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher.
When was The Big Sick released and how long is it?
The Big Sick was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Big Sick?
The Big Sick had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $56.3M at the worldwide box office (11.26 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Big Sick?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Sick was composed by Michael Andrews.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Sick?
The Big Sick holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).