Tick, Tick... Boom!

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Tick, Tick... Boom!

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Released Nov 12, 2021

1h 55m

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Drama

Biography

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Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his feature directorial debut with tick, tick...BOOM!, an adaptation of the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, who revolutionized theater as the creator of Rent. The film follows Jon (Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner Andrew Garfield), a young theater composer who's waiting tables at a New York City diner in 1990 while writing what he hopes will be the next great American musical. Days before he's due to showcase his work in a make-or-break performance, Jon is feeling the pressure from everywhere: from his girlfriend Susan, who dreams of an artistic life beyond New York City; from his friend Michael, who has moved on from his dream to a life of financial security; amidst an artistic community being ravaged by the AIDS epidemic. With the clock ticking, Jon is at a crossroads and faces the question everyone must reckon with: What are we meant to do with the time we have? tick, tick...BOOM!

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Critics Consensus

tick, tick... BOOM! makes musical magic out of a story focused on the creative process -- an impressive feat for debuting director Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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Audience Says

Led by an amazing Andrew Garfield, tick, tick… BOOM! is a tear-jerking treasure for fans of musical theater.

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Janaya Greene

Chicago Reader

Juxtapositions of the same-titled play narrated by Garfield and the scenes playing out provide an exciting yet devastating backstory to Larson...

Dec 4, 2021

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Don Aucoin

Boston Globe

With "tick, tick ... BOOM!", Miranda has done [Larson] proud.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 24, 2021

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Jessica Derschowitz

Entertainment Weekly

Tick, Tick... Boom! is a totem for the thrills and trials of making art, with all the sacrifices and empathy it requires.

Rated: A-

Nov 24, 2021

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

Miranda has made something kinetic and intimate with material not easily adapted for the screen. It is a fan’s tribute, yes, but quite a clever one.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 10, 2024

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Amy Smith

InSession Film

If anything, I think the material would work better as a stage production, purely letting Jonathan Larson shine with a single spotlight. I would love to see Garfield play the role again soon if that is the case.

Rated: C=

Mar 1, 2024

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Jillian Chilingerian

Offscreen With Jillian

The main takeaway is as an artist you have to learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward to refine your craft. It is a reminder that time can run out soon.

Jul 26, 2023

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Theodore P

Like being at an actual Broadway Musical

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/22

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okshaw

Really moves along. Really good production and direction

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/22

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haruspeguero

There is a certain amount of care into introducing tough relatable and cringe things and make the audience comfortable with it. This movie excels in ways I did not think a musical based film would portray

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/04/21

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Alias

Made me sob five times and I usually only sob once, so prepare to be emotionally drained afterwards. First movie Ive seen in a while that really impacted me, I think its great, Im trying to think of something to criticize it over but Im coming up blank. Bring tissue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/02/21

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MoK

it was more than i was expecting. great work all around

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/21

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Mateo

Phenomenal! I cried literally half of the film. Can't wait to watch it 700 more times at home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/24/21

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Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his feature directorial debut with tick, tick...BOOM!, an adaptation of the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, who revolutionized theater as the creator of Rent. The film follows Jon (Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner Andrew Garfield), a young theater composer who's waiting tables at a New York City diner in 1990 while writing what he hopes will be the next great American musical. Days before he's due to showcase his work in a make-or-break performance, Jon is feeling the pressure from everywhere: from his girlfriend Susan, who dreams of an artistic life beyond New York City; from his friend Michael, who has moved on from his dream to a life of financial security; amidst an artistic community being ravaged by the AIDS epidemic. With the clock ticking, Jon is at a crossroads and faces the question everyone must reckon with: What are we meant to do with the time we have? tick, tick...BOOM!

Director: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Producer: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Julie Oh
Screenwriter: Steven Levenson
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: 5000 Broadway Productions, Imagine Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Drug References|Some Suggestive Material)
Genre: Musical, Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 12, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 19, 2021
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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