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The Big Sick

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Why people love it

People revisit The Big Sick for the same reason it broke through in 2017: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a drama rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Michael Showalter keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The comedy and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h · ★ 7.3

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  1. 96match

    1.Anything Else (2003)

    ★ 6.2 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Big Sick clicked for you, Anything Else (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

    ★ 7.5 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 3h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Big Sick clicked for you, Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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  3. 92match

    3.Singles (1992)

    ★ 6.4 · Romance · Comedy · Drama · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Big Sick clicked for you, Singles (1992) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  4. 90match

    4.Pride & Prejudice (2005)

    ★ 8.0 · Drama · Romance · 2h 8m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Big Sick clicked for you, Pride & Prejudice (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  5. 88match

    5.The Edge of Seventeen (2016)

    ★ 7.2 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Big Sick clicked for you, The Edge of Seventeen (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Hulu
    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  6. 86match

    6.Carnage (2011)

    ★ 7.2 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Big Sick clicked for you, Carnage (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  7. 84match

    7.CODA (2021)

    ★ 7.9 · Drama · Music · Romance · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Big Sick clicked for you, CODA (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Apple TV
    • Apple TV Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    8.Across the Universe (2007)

    ★ 7.1 · Drama · Romance · Fantasy · 2h 13m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Big Sick clicked for you, Across the Universe (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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    9.Someone Great (2019)

    ★ 6.4 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Big Sick clicked for you, Someone Great (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    10.Bo Burnham: Inside (2021)

    ★ 8.0 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Big Sick clicked for you, Bo Burnham: Inside (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Big Sick?
Try Anything Else, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Singles—each shares DNA with The Big Sick while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Big Sick?
The Big Sick (2017) is best described as Comedy, Drama, Romance. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Big Sick worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.3/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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