The Big Sick (2017)
A cross-cultural romance blossoms and faces a mysterious illness, forcing a comedian to confront family and true feelings.
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.
How intense is The Big Sick?
The Big Sick has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated R.
What The Big Sick feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightComfort watch
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Big Sick
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Big Sick for you?
Is The Big Sick scary?
No. The Big Sick is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Big Sick gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Big Sick sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Big Sick OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is The Big Sick?
The Big Sick runs 2h.
Where can I stream The Big Sick?
The Big Sick is streaming on Prime Video.
Does The Big Sick have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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