The Tic Code movie poster

The Tic Code

"Every family has something to hide"

June 1, 1998 1h 31m 5.8/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1998. The Tic Code is a drama film. directed by Gary Winick.

Starring Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Polly Draper, and Gregory Hines

Synopsis

A 10 year old gifted boy wants to be a jazz pianist much to the chagrin of his more classical oriented piano instructor. With his mother's help, he is an underage regular at a local nightspot, where he is teamed up with a sax superstar. Both come to learn that each suffers from Tourette's Syndrome (thus the film title). The older man has developed mannerisms to cover up his own fallibilities and resents the boy and his mother's acceptance of the disease.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 1, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (8 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Lions Gate Films
  • Gun for Hire Films
  • Film Finances

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tic Code about?

A 10 year old gifted boy wants to be a jazz pianist much to the chagrin of his more classical oriented piano instructor. With his mother's help, he is an underage regular at a local nightspot, wher...

Who directed The Tic Code?

The Tic Code was directed by Gary Winick.

How long is The Tic Code?

The Tic Code has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was The Tic Code released?

The Tic Code was released on June 1, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Tic Code?

The main cast of The Tic Code includes Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Polly Draper, Gregory Hines, Carol Kane, Desmond Robertson.