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tick, tick...BOOM! (2021)

Genre: Drama, Music

Stars: Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús
Directed by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Andrew Garfield stars as Rent playwright Jonathon Larson in this semi-autobiographical film directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The musical drama chronicles Larson’s struggles to bring the rock musical he’s been working on for years to the stage while navigating love, friendships, and both personal and professional pressure in New York City.

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