USA,
2017, 120 min
(Alternative: 115 min)
Directed by:
Michael ShowalterCinematography:
Brian BurgoyneComposer:
Michael AndrewsCast:
Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Aidy Bryant, Bo Burnham, Adeel Akhtar, Linda Emond, Anupam Kher, Shenaz Treasury, Isabel Shill, Myra Turley (more)VOD (4)
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The movie tells the story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail (Nanjiani), who connects with grad student Emily (Kazan) after one of his standup sets. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing, which complicates the life that is expected of Kumail by his traditional Muslim parents. When Emily is beset with a mystery illness, it forces Kumail to navigate the medical crisis with her parents, Beth and Terry (Holly Hunter and Ray Romano) who he's never met, while dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart. (StudioCanal UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2018 - Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani (Best Original Screenplay)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2018 - Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani (Best First Screenplay)
- 2018 - Holly Hunter (Best Supporting Female)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2018 - Best Comedy
- 2018 - Best Picture
- 2018 - Holly Hunter (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2018 - Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2018 - Kumail Nanjiani (Best Actor in a Comedy Movie)
- 2018 - Zoe Kazan (Best Actress in a Comedy Movie)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2017 - Holly Hunter (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2017 - Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2017 - Best Ensemble Cast
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 2017 - Michael Showalter (The Ray of Sunshine)