

The Big Sick(2017)
"An awkward true story."
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.
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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

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)
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