The Big Sick
“An awkward true story.”
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.
Where to watch The Big Sick in India
Can I watch The Big Sick in India? Yes — you can stream The Big Sick in India on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on YouTube.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
YouTubeClick a service to open The Big Sick there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is The Big Sick streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | YouTube |
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, YouTube, MagentaTV |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, rtve, 3Cat | — |
| Brazil | Mercado Play | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Big Sick
The Big Sick is a 2017 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Showalter. The cast is led by Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 2700 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The Big Sick was produced by FilmNation Entertainment, Apatow Productions, and Story Ink and made in United States of America. It was released on March 30, 2017, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $56 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Showalter
- Writers
- Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani
- Release date
- March 30, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $56 million
- Production
- FilmNation Entertainment, Apatow Productions, Story Ink
The Big Sick cast & crew
The Big Sick was directed by Michael Showalter and written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani.
The cast features Kumail Nanjiani as Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan as Emily Gardner, Holly Hunter as Beth Gardner, Ray Romano as Terry Gardner, Anupam Kher as Azmat Nanjiani, and Zenobia Shroff as Sharmeen Nanjiani.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Andrews, cinematography is by Brian Burgoyne, and it was produced by Judd Apatow and Barry Mendel.
Is The Big Sick worth watching?
The Big Sick holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 2,746 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, The Big Sick is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Big Sick
In India, you can stream The Big Sick on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Big Sick
Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani
Zoe Kazan
Emily Gardner
Holly Hunter
Beth Gardner
Ray Romano
Terry Gardner
Anupam Kher
Azmat Nanjiani
Zenobia Shroff
Sharmeen Nanjiani
Adeel Akhtar
Naveed Nanjiani
Bo Burnham
CJ
Aidy Bryant
Mary
Kurt Braunohler
Chris
Vella Lovell
Khadija
Myra Lucretia Taylor
Nurse Judy
The Big Sick — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big Sick in India?
The Big Sick is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in India.
▸Where can I watch The Big Sick in the US?
In the US, The Big Sick is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
▸Where can I watch The Big Sick in the UK?
In the UK, The Big Sick is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸Is The Big Sick on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Big Sick is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in India.
▸What language is The Big Sick in?
The Big Sick is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Urdu. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big Sick?
The Big Sick runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is The Big Sick rated?
The Big Sick is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 2,746 ratings.
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