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The Big Sick (2017)
Runtime120 min
Rating15
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Big Sick was a critically acclaimed romantic comedy in 2017, praised for its heartfelt and genuine portrayal of cross-cultural relationships. The film received numerous award nominations, including an Oscar nod for Best Original Screenplay, and has an impressive 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating strong audience reception.
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This heartwarming romantic comedy-drama from Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon has a warmth and humor that can lift the viewer's spirits, much like the user's fondness for films like The Count of Monte Cristo.
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The Big Sick is a 2017 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter and written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani. It stars Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Adeel Akhtar, and Anupam Kher. Gordon and Nanjiani wrote the film based on their relationship; it follows an interracial couple who must deal with cultural differences after Emily (Kazan) becomes ill.
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