Synopsis
The true life story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail, who connects with grad student Emily 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 whom he’s never met, while dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart.
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Movie Details
| Production Budget: | $5,000,000 |
| Portugal Releases: | October 27th, 2017 (Wide), released as Amor de Improviso |
| Video Release: | September 5th, 2017 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language including some sexual references. (Rating bulletin 2470 (Cert #50580), 4/5/2017) |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
| Keywords: | Arranged Marriage, Relationships Gone Wrong, Set in Chicago, College, Romance, One Night Stand, Medical and Hospitals, Interracial Romance, Dysfunctional Family, Muslims, Screenplay Written By the Star, Family Affair, Intertitle, Scene in End Credits, Culture Clash, About a Stand Up Comedian, Romantic Comedy, Autobiographical |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Amazon Studios, FilmNation Entertainment, Apatow Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Urdu |