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The Big Sick (2017)

Movie · Comedy, Drama, Romance · ⭐ 7.3/10 · 2h 0m

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.

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