tick, tick... BOOM! (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests tick, tick... BOOM! is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. tick, tick... BOOM! explores the life and artistic anxieties of composer Jonathan Larson as he nears his 30th birthday in 1990s New York City. The film is rated PG-13 for its mature exploration of the AIDS epidemic…

tick, tick... BOOM! is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

tick, tick... BOOM! explores the life and artistic anxieties of composer Jonathan Larson as he nears his 30th birthday in 1990s New York City. The film is rated PG-13 for its mature exploration of the AIDS epidemic, brief suggestive sexual content, and occasional strong language. Parents should be aware that the story…

The film contains brief suggestive material. This includes a scene where a couple passionately kisses with suggestive physical movements, verbal mentions of sexual activity, and background images of adult content in a magazine.

There is no real-world violence in the film. The only instance is a brief, playful gesture where two characters mimic pointing guns at their heads during a musical number, which is clearly intended as a comedic moment.

Strong language is used occasionally. This includes single uses of the word 'fuck', as well as sporadic usage of words like 'shit', 'piss', 'ass', and 'damn'.

Substance use is light and limited to occasional references. Characters are shown smoking, and there is a brief mention of cocaine at a party.

The film deals with heavy mature themes, primarily the AIDS epidemic and the premature death of a young artist. Characters grapple with the grief of losing friends to illness and the existential pressure of turning 30 without professional success.

tick, tick... BOOM! runs 120 minutes, directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, released in 2021.

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