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The Big Sick

The Big Sick

Mar 30, 2017
120 min
ComedyDramaRomance
7.3/ 10
2,532 votes

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.

Ratings & Reviews

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TMDB
7.3/10
2,532 votes
IMDB
7.5/10
147,847 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
98%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
86/100
Metascore

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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$5,000,000Production cost
Box Office$56,303,596Worldwide gross
Profit$51,303,596Profitable
ROI
+1026.1%Return on investment
US Box Office$42,873,127Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 19 wins & 101 nominations total

Details

Production information

"An awkward true story."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$5,000,000

Revenue

$56,303,596

Production Companies

FilmNation EntertainmentApatow ProductionsStory Ink

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The Big Sick is one of the year’s best comedies, but it doesn’t shy away from heavy topics - vox.com

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The Big Sick is one of the year’s best comedies, but it doesn’t shy away from heavy topics  vox.com

‘The Big Sick’ Movie Review: A Joyful Real-Life Rom-Com - Vulture

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‘The Big Sick’ Movie Review: A Joyful Real-Life Rom-Com  Vulture

‘The Big Sick’ Review: Kumail Nanjiani’s Real-Life Story Is a Major Crowdpleaser — Sundance 2017 - IndieWire

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‘The Big Sick’ Review: Kumail Nanjiani’s Real-Life Story Is a Major Crowdpleaser — Sundance 2017  IndieWire

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