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tick, tick... BOOM!

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2021 | 120 min | Drama, Music

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Amadeus or Almost Famous, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 2 Oscars, 1 more Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award. Plus 12 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $116K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 397K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda

  • Andrew GarfieldJonathan Larson
  • Alexandra ShippSusan Wilson
  • Robin de JesúsMichael
  • Michaela Jaé RodriguezCarolyn
  • Ben Levi RossFreddy
  • Jonathan Marc ShermanIra Weitzman
  • Vanessa HudgensKaressa Johnson
  • Joshua HenryRoger Bart
  • Bradley WhitfordStephen Sondheim
  • Judith LightRosa Stevens