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The Big Sick

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Original title

The Big Sick

Year

2017

Running time

119 min.

Country

United States

Director

Michael Showalter

Screenwriter

Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani

Cast

Music

Michael Andrews

Cinematography

Brian Burgoyne

Producer

Filmnation Entertainment, Story Ink

Genre

Romance. Drama. Comedy | Romantic Comedy. Comedy-Drama. Disease/illness. Based on a true story. Independent Film (US)

Synopsis

It tells the story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail (Nanjiani), who connects with grad student Emily (Kazan) after one of his standup sets. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing, which complicates the life that is expected of Kumail by his traditional Muslim parents. When Emily is beset with a mystery illness, it forces Kumail to navigate the medical crisis with her parents, Beth and Terry (Holly Hunter and Ray Romano) who he's never met, while dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart.

Awards: 2017: Academy Awards: Nominated for Best Original Screenplay

2017: Gotham Awards: Nominated for Best Screenplay

2017: Valladolid Film Festival - Seminci: Youth Award (ex aequo)

2017: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Screenplay

2017: American Film Institute (AFI): Top 10 - Movies of the Year

2017: Critics Choice Awards: Best Comedy. 6 Nominations

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59 My Top 10 Movies from 2017 (69)

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