In 1990, struggling composer and theatre enthusiast Jonathon Larson is counting down the days until his 30th birthday, working a thankless job at a New York diner while also writing his musical masterpiece. He feels the pressure of his impending milestone, his relationship with his girlfriend Susan, and his friendships, all while grappling with the creative process and the fear of failure. The film is a semi-autobiographical look at Larson's life, his passion for musical theater, and the sacrifices he made in pursuit of his dreams.

tick, tick... BOOM! was met with widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for Lin-Manuel Miranda's confident directorial debut, Andrew Garfield's transformative performance, and the film's heartfelt and energetic adaptation of Jonathan Larson's work. It was lauded as a touching tribute to a significant figure in musical theater history and a powerful story about artistic ambition and perseverance.

• Andrew Garfield delivers a star-making, Tony-worthy performance as Jonathan Larson.
• Lin-Manuel Miranda’s direction is vibrant and full of love for the source material.
• The film successfully captures the spirit and passion of Larson's early work.

Google audience: Audience reviews consistently highlight Andrew Garfield's outstanding portrayal of Jonathan Larson and praise the film's emotional resonance and infectious musical numbers. Many enjoyed the inspirational story of artistic struggle and dedication, with positive comments on the direction and adaptation of the stage musical.

Andrew Garfield won the Golden Globe for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. The film received nominations for Best Picture and Best Actor at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards, and Best Musical or Comedy Film at the Golden Globe Awards.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, who directed the film, was a huge fan of Jonathan Larson's work since he was a teenager and had been wanting to adapt 'tick, tick... BOOM!' for the screen for many years.