tick, tick... BOOM! (2021)
A composer on the cusp of 30 navigates love and friendship while chasing a dream against time.
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 intense is tick, tick... BOOM!?
tick, tick... BOOM! has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What tick, tick... BOOM! feels like
- Tone
- earnestheartwarmingmelancholyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream tick, tick... BOOM!
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is tick, tick... BOOM! for you?
Is tick, tick... BOOM! scary?
No. tick, tick... BOOM! is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is tick, tick... BOOM! gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is tick, tick... BOOM! sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is tick, tick... BOOM! OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is tick, tick... BOOM!?
tick, tick... BOOM! runs 2h.
Where can I stream tick, tick... BOOM!?
tick, tick... BOOM! is streaming on Netflix.
Does tick, tick... BOOM! have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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