tick, tick... BOOM!

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s directorial debut, tick, tick... BOOM!, hits a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score, delivering a love letter to musical theatre and Rent creator Jonathan Larson. Andrew Garfield’s electric performance drives a life-affirming celebration of artistic ambition, but it trails #9 The Mitchells vs. the Machines (97%) by 7 points in critical consensus. The film cost an estimated $15 million to produce, underscoring a lean production compared to the $50 million budget of The Mitchells vs. the Machines. Despite this, it earned praise for capturing the grind of creative dreams, with Garfield’s singing—practiced over 5 months—adding authenticity. It’s a warm, data-led tribute that resonates.