The Big Sick

  • Theatrical - Limited 2017-06-23

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8/10

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The Big Sick is based on the real courtship of Kumail Nanjiani and his now-wife, Emily Gordon. Kumail’s traditional Muslim family are unhappy with his relationship with Emily, an American. When Emily is waylaid by a mysterious illness, Kumail must take... See more charge of the crisis with her parents, Beth and Terry.

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