The Big SickMovie · 2017
Okay, so "The Big Sick" is giving us major "opposites attract" vibes but with a super real, raw twist. You'll be laughing one minute and then totally tearing up the next as Kumail tries to win over Emily's parents while she's literally fighting for her life. It's that kind of story where you feel everything, and Kumail Nanjiani's real-life charm just makes it hit different.
Inspired by a true story, "The Big Sick" follows Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner as their budding romance is complicated by their clashing cultures and Kumail's family expectations. When Emily suddenly falls ill with a mysterious condition, Kumail finds himself navigating the difficult situation with her feisty parents, Beth and Terry, while also confronting his own true feelings. This romantic comedy-drama explores the complexities of cross-cultural relationships, family pressures, and the unexpected ways love can grow through adversity.
