The Big Sick (2017)
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.
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
What to watch after The Big Sick
- The Greatest Showman (2017)
- Big Eden (2000) — Same subject: new york city
- Spoiler Alert (2022) — Michael Showalter directed both
- Then Came You (2018) — Same feel: emotional, uplifting
- Big Night (1996)
- Biutiful (2010)