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      The Tic Code

      1998, Drama, 1h 31m

      28 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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      Though the story is conventional, it's nonetheless sympathetic and credible. Read critic reviews

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      Gregory Hines and Christopher George Marquette. Polly Draper and Gregory Hines. Christopher George Marquette and Polly Draper.

      Movie Info

      Life doesn't always deal you a fair hand. The trick is finding a way to play that hand to your advantage. It's a "coming-of-age" lesson that a piano prodigy, his mother, and a famous saxophonist all have to learn. Starring Gregory Hines, Polly Draper, and introducing the remarkable young actor Christopher Marquette. Set to the sensuous rhythms of New York's jazz scene, "The Tic Code" is a tender, romantic, and funny drama about learning to love despite what the real world throws you.

      • Rating: R (Language)

      • Genre: Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Gary Winick

      • Writer: Polly Draper

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (DVD):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $203.8K

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      • Distributor: Avalanche Home Entertainment, Lionsgate Films

      • Production Co: Gun for Hire Films, Jazz Films, Inc.

      • Sound Mix: Surround

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      • Nov 28, 2010

        Intelligent, uplifting story. Great acting. Realistic portrayal of Tourettes Syndrome by a very talented young actor. Great music. All around nice movie....good send off for the late Gregory Hines.

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      • Jan 21, 2008

        An interesting story about a musically gifted young boy who also happens to suffer from Tourette's syndrome.

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      • Jun 01, 2007

        Decent music movie. Not great, not bad. Hines is good.

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