
The Big Sick (2017)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
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.
Director: Michael Showalter
The Cast

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

Mitra Jouhari
Yazmin

Celeste Arias
Denise

Shana Solomon
Nurse Bette

Jeff Blumenkrantz
Dr. Wright

Linda Emond
Dr. Cunningham

Holly Chou
Dr. Whelan

Andrew Pang
Dr. Spellman

Alison Cimmet
Dr. Platt

Lawrence Ballard
Dr. Lewin

Shunori Ramanathan
Sumera

Spencer House
Racist Heckler

Susham Bedi
Tina (Khadija's Mother)

Rahul Bedi
Farhan (Khadija's Father)

Matthew Cardarople
Fast Food Cashier

Myra Turley
Waiting Room Person 1

William Stephenson
Waiting Room Person 2

Marilyn Torres
Waiting Room Person 3

Kerry Flanagan
Waiting Room Person 4

Jack O'Connell
Waiting Room Person 5

Charles Gould
Waiting Room Person 6

Isabel Shill
Party Goer 1

Lauren Patten
Party Goer 2

Keilly McQuail
Party Goer 3

Zach Cherry
Party Goer 4

Sophia Muller
Chrissy (uncredited)

Jack Corrigan
Restaurant Boy (uncredited)
Videos
- 'Kumail Talks to His Brother About Emily' Scene | The Big Sick (2017)
- 'Emily & Kumail Keep Spending Time Together' Scene | The Big Sick (2017)
- 'Kumail & Emily Aren't Really Dating' Scene | The Big Sick (2017)
- The First 10 Minutes of The Big Sick (2017)
- THE BIG SICK - Parlor Games - Film Clip
- THE BIG SICK - Official Clip #2 - Starring Kumail Nanjiani, Ray Romano, Holly Hunter
- THE BIG SICK wins Best First Screenplay at the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards
- The Big Sick – The Other Stuff | Amazon Studios
- The Big Sick – Writing Their Story | Amazon Studios
- The Big Sick – Understanding Cultures | Amazon Studios
- The Big Sick Exclusive Featurette
- The Big Sick – Ray and Holly | Amazon Studios
- The Big Sick – Comedy Tour | Amazon Studios
- The Big Sick – Emily | Amazon Studios
- THE BIG SICK - British Chat-Up Lines with Kumail Nanjiani and writer Emily Gordon
- THE BIG SICK - Judd Apatow TV Spot - Starring Kumail Nanjiani
- THE BIG SICK - TV Spot - Starring Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan
- Official UK Trailer
- The Big Sick – Ray Romano’s Dating Advice For Dads | Amazon Studios
- Academy Conversations: The Big Sick
- The Big Sick - “High Balls” | Amazon Studios
- The Big Sick – In Theaters Now | Amazon Studios
- The Big Sick – Kumail Nanjiani’s Elevator Pitch | Amazon Studios
- The Big Sick - "At Bar" | Amazon Studios
- The Big Sick – 9-11 | Amazon Studios
- The Big Sick - Happy Father’s Day from Ray Romano | Amazon Studios
- The Big Sick - Surprises – Starts June 23 | Amazon Studios
- The Big Sick - People – Starts June 23 | Amazon Studios
- The Big Sick - Kumail's Synopsis | Amazon Studios
- THE BIG SICK - Official Trailer - In cinemas July 28th
- Official US Trailer
- Official US Trailer (Kumail Nanjiani and Ray Romano Intro)
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