The Tic Code (1998)

Name: The Tic Code
Genre: Drama
Released: 1998-06-01
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Polly Draper, Gregory Hines, Carol Kane, Bill Nunn

1998 • 1h 31m • Drama • R

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Drama

R•Jun 1, 1998•USA•1h 31m

Director: Gary Winick

Domestic: $205,003

LanguageEnglish

W2TCH Rating66%Mixed

6 wins

Synopsis

This drama follows a gifted young pianist who dreams of playing jazz, but struggles against his traditional piano teacher's expectations. Encouraged by his supportive mother, he finds a path into the adult music scene through regular visits to a local nightclub, where he meets a celebrated saxophonist. A shared musical connection reveals a hidden similarity: both men live with Tourette's Syndrome. The boy and his mother accept the condition openly, while the saxophonist has learned to manage his symptoms over time. Their unusual friendship forces them to confront their personal challenges and explores themes of acceptance, empathy, and the transformative power of music.