THE BIG SICK

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) whom he's never met, while dealing with the emotional tugof-war between his family and his heart. THE BIG SICK is directed by Michael Showalter ( Hello My Name Is Doris ), written by Emily V. Gordon & Kumail Nanjiani, and produced by Judd Apatow ( Trainwreck , This Is 40 ) and Barry Mendel ( Trainwreck , The Royal Tenenbaums ).

Rating
Rated R for language including some sexual references
Starring
Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano
Directed By
Michael Showalter
Produced By
Judd Apatow, p.g.a., Barry Mendel, p.g.a.
Executive Produced By
Glen Basner, Ben Browning, Emily V Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani, Jeremy Kipp Walker