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'Magnificent' Oscar-nominated romcom now available to stream on Amazon PrimeThe Big Sick was nominated for the Best Original Screenplay OscarCommentsNewsJon Livesey and Dan Taylor16:52, 04

Jun 2025The Big Sick was described as the "funniest date move of 2017"(Image: Amazon Studios) If you're on the hunt for a cosy night in with your other half, you're in for a treat – the

"funniest date movie of 2017" is now available for streaming.

Critics have lavished praise on the film, describing it as "edgy and hilarious" and "magnificent", indicating that it's just as enjoyable for solo viewers.

‌ The Big Sick tells the story of Kumail, an Uber driver with dreams of stand-up comedy stardom, who falls for Emily, a grad student in Chicago.

‌ Complications arise when Emily falls seriously ill and is put into a medically induced coma, leaving Kumail to navigate her care, charm her sceptical parents, and pursue his comedic

ambitions, all while juggling the expectations of his traditional Pakistani family.

Despite the serious undertones, the film masterfully balances humour with its more sombre themes, reports the Mirror US.

Kumail Nanjiani not only leads the cast but also co-wrote the script with his wife, Emily V. Gordon, portrayed by Zoe Kazan.

Article continues below The story is a heartfelt retelling of their real-life romance and Emily's struggle with Still's disease, earning them an Oscar nomination for Best Original

Screenplay.

You can stream The Big Sick right now on Amazon Prime.

Rolling Stone hailed it as the "funniest date movie of 2017", while The Observer's Mark Kermode described it as "a comedy with heart and soul". Peter Bradshaw from The Guardian labelled it

as "a hugely enjoyable, lovable comedy".

‌ Geoffrey Macnab of The Independent wrote: "One of the glories of the film is its ability to find comic details in the most bleak and oppressive situations."

The film stars Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon(Image: Amazon Studios) Jimi Famurewa, writing for Empire Magazine, said: "Edgy and hilarious, Nanjiani and Gordon's true story of

cross-cultural love is a Trump-baiting marvel that's worth the hype."

‌ Adam Graham from Detroit News was also enthusiastic, saying: "The Big Sick" has a big heart and shows there are still corners left to explore in romantic comedies; it just takes someone

willing to find them.

"Rick Bentley, of Tribune News Service, dubbed the film "one of the best romantic comedies to hit theatres in a decade".

And Calvin Lewis, writing for the St. Louis Post, agreed that the film "has a lot of charm".

‌ The Big Sick, boasting a near-perfect 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes, also stars Ray Romano and Holly Hunter in supporting roles. It proved equally popular with viewers. One viewer

commented: "Giving a rom-com the highest possible rating is something I've never done before. It's a genre that I usually don't like, with all the bulls*** it often entails. Now, this film,

is an honest story about life which includes love.

"An exceptionally enjoyable rom-com with solid performances from everyone involved," added another. While one reviewer raved: "An absolute revelation.

The Big Sick was a hit with critics and viewers alike(Image: Amazon Studios)‌ "An inspired script and superb direction and acting by a talented ensemble cast ably led Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe

Kazan with great performances from the experienced supporting actors. I was uncertain going in but I loved it!"

Actor John Cho took to X, saying: "The Big Sick is so funny and honest and brutal. I'll go see it again with you later when it comes out in theaters.

Meanwhile, X user Asrul Muzaffar said: "Everyone! Drop whatever you're doing and go watch THE BIG SICK. Hands down, this is the best indie romcom I've seen this year.

Article continues below And Melanie Lynskey gushed: "I don't think I could be any later to this party, but The Big Sick is completely magnificent. I laughed and laughed. I cried too much."

The Big Sick is available to stream now on Amazon Prime with a subscription