KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
2017 · 120 min · R

The Big Sick

Directed by Michael Showalter · Comedy, Drama, Romance

The Big Sick (2017) is a Comedy film, directed by Michael Showalter set in Chicago and New York City during the 2010s. It runs 120 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of love & longing, family & loyalty, and identity run throughout.

Composer
Michael Andrews
Cinematography
Brian Burgoyne
Cast
Kumail NanjianiZoe KazanHolly HunterRay RomanoAnupam KherZenobia ShroffAdeel AkhtarBo Burnham

The world of this film

Setting

Where
ChicagoNew York City
Setting
Urban
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingFamily & LoyaltyIdentity
Tone
ComedicRomanticHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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