tick, tick... BOOM!

On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.

Cast

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

Reviews

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/tick-tick-boom-spoiler-free-review "tick, tick…BOOM! is one of my favorite movies of the year! Boasting memorable, addictive, first-rate music performed by astonishingly talented actors, Lin-Manuel Miranda delivers one of the bes...

CinemaSerf

I recall reading back in 1996 about Jonathan Larson, the creator of the wonderful "Rent" (amongst others) and was intrigued to see just how Lin-Manuel Miranda might tackle this story. Though fairly well known in theatrical circles now, back in 1989/1990 Larson was a struggling songwriter. Juggling h...

Nathan

tick, tick…BOOM! is a cinematic triumph that captivated me from start to finish. The film tells an inspirational yet tragic story, with both of these elements being captured perfectly by the unique direction of Lin-Manuel Miranda. The backdrop of the AIDS epidemic serves as a poignant reminder of th...

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