The Big Sick
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.
Fun Facts of Movie
Trivia
The film was released in the United States on Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon’s tenth wedding anniversary.
Goofs
When Kumail is eating fast food and receives a text saying that he is supposed to be on stage in 20 minutes, the text is marked as being sent 1 day beforehand.
Quotes
Terry: So, uh, 9/11.Terry: No I mean, I’ve always wanted to have a conversation with
Terry: about it. With
Terry: people.
Kumail: You’ve never talked to people about 9/11?
Terry: No what’s your, what’s your stance?
Kumail: What’s my stance on 9/11? Oh um, anti. It was a tragedy, I mean we lost 19 of our best guys.
Beth: Huh?
Kumail: That was a joke, obviously. 9/11 was a terrible tragedy. And it’s not funny to joke about it.