Quick Info
- Year
- 2017
- Director
- Michael Showalter
- Duration
- 120 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $5M
- Box Office
- $56M
External Ratings
IMDb7.3
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes73%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Big Sick
Our Rating
7.5/10
7.4/10
7.5/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.4
Acting
7.5
Direction
7.3
Cinematography
7.1
Music
6.9
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
