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The Big Sick

2017Movie2 h 0 minR

ComedyDrama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic867.0Rotten Tomatoes98%88%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

An awkward true story.

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.

Feels like

  • Intercultural Romance
  • Family Expectations
  • Medical Crisis
  • Stand-Up Comedy
  • Character-Driven
  • Heartfelt & Humorous
  • Modern Love Story
  • Realistic Relationships
  • Cultural Clash

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
Michael Showalter
Written by
Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon
Produced by
Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel
Music by
Michael Andrews

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 30, 2017 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
March 30, 2017
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Urdu
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$56 million
Available in
76 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Chekhov's Gun, Calling the Old Man Out, Adaptation Name Change +9

  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Papa Wolf
  • Manic Pixie Dream Girl
  • Mama Bear
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Call-Back
  • Business Trip Adultery
  • Second-Act Breakup
  • Setting Update
  • Dude, Not Funny!

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Big Sick?"

Questions about The Big Sick

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Big Sick?

Prime

In the United States, The Big Sick streams on Prime. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is The Big Sick worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is The Big Sick okay for kids?

RStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Big Sick good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Big Sick make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Was The Big Sick a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$56 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $56 million worldwide, 11.3 times its budget.

What tropes does The Big Sick use?

Chekhov's GunCalling the Old Man OutAdaptation Name ChangePapa WolfManic Pixie Dream GirlMama BearButt-MonkeyCall-BackBusiness Trip AdulterySecond-Act BreakupSetting UpdateDude, Not Funny!and 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gun, Calling the Old Man Out, and Adaptation Name Change.