The Big Sick (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2017, The Big Sick is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Showalter, running about 120 minutes. “An awkward true story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Big Sick stars Kumail Nanjiani as Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan as Emily Gardner, Holly Hunter as Beth Gardner and Ray Romano as Terry Gardner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Big Sick has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $56.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Sick page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Sick tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Sick (2017)?
- In US, The Big Sick is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Sick worth watching?
- The Big Sick holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Big Sick?
- The Big Sick stars Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano and Anupam Kher.
- When was The Big Sick released?
- The Big Sick was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.