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Sneak Peek: The Big Sick

By WWTR
June 24, 2017
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In select theaters on June 23, 2017 followed by a national rollout July 14, 2017.

Based on the real-life courtship between Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, THE BIG SICK 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.

Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, and Ray Romano

Directed by: Michael Showalter
Screenplay by: Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani
Produced by: Judd Apatow and Barry Mendel
Distributed by: Amazon Studios & Lionsgate

Runtime: 119 minutes
Rated R


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Zoe Kazan as “Emily” and Kumail Nanjiani as “Kumail” in THE BIG SICK. Photo by Nicole Rivelli.


From L to R: Ray Romano as “Terry,” Zoe Kazan as “Emily” and Holly Hunter as “Beth” in THE BIG SICK. Photo by Nicole Rivelli.


Zoe Kazan as “Emily” and Kumail Najiani as “Kumail” in THE BIG SICK. Photo by Sarah Shatz.

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