tick, tick... BOOM!
2021 · Movie · PG-13 · 120 min · ★ 7.6 · 81% critics
As a theater composer nears 30, he wrestles with big dreams, tight deadlines, and the fear of falling behind. Balancing love and friendship, he pours everything into a new show while the pressures of city life and a changing era test his confidence and resolve.
Based on Tick, Tick... Boom!
Also known as Tick Tick Boom · Tick, Tick BOOM!
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Details
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2021-11-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.6/10 (2,301 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an emotional, high-energy musical about creativity, ambition, and relationships under pressure, especially if you like Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist; Not for you if you dislike frequent song breaks or fast, shifting moods.
Pros: catchy, memorable songs; energetic, heartfelt tone; strong lead performance | Cons: assumes theater knowledge; can feel confusing; limited supporting roles
Themes
- new york city
- composer
- artist
- musical
- based on true story
- based on play or musical
- singing
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- struggling artist
- 1990s
- portrait of an artist
- hiv/aids epidemic
- +4 more
Awards & recognition
- Detroit Film Critics Society Awards 2021
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
- Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award — Best Actor
Cast & crew
Andrew Garfield
as Jonathan Larson
Alexandra Shipp
as Susan Wilson
Robin de Jesús
as Michael
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
as Carolyn
Ben Levi Ross
as Freddy
Jonathan Marc Sherman
as Ira Weitzman
Vanessa Hudgens
as Karessa Johnson
Joshua Henry
as Roger Bart
Bradley Whitford
as Stephen Sondheim
Judith Light
as Rosa Stevens
Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda