The Big Sick
You might know Pakistani-American actor Kumail Nanjiania from his role in the HBO comedy Silicon Valley. But way back when, he was somewhat of a nobody and mainly held behind-the-camera roles. However, in 2017, he received a huge break by co-writing The Big Sick and co-starring with his future wife, Emily V. Gordon.
The movie follows a stand-up comedian who encounters a lovely woman during one of his acts. However, their vastly different backgrounds cause a slew of challenges—most of which are knee-slappingly hilarious. With just $5 million, the movie made a profit of over $56 million.