Hamilton
The real life of one of America's foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Captured live on Broadway from the Richard Rodgers Theater with the original Broadway cast.
Directed by Thomas Kail · Biography · Drama · History · 160 min · 2020
Trailer
Director
Thomas Kail
Writer
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures{{cite web / last1=Radulovic / first1=Petrana / title=Disney releasing filmed version of Hamilton in theaters in 2021 / url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/2/3/21120401/filmed-hamilton-movie-disney-original-cast-release-date-2021 / website=Polygon / date=February 3, 2020 / access-date=February 29, 2020 / archive-date=February 4, 2020 / url-status=live / 5000 Broadway Productions / Nevis Productions / Old 320 Sycamore Pictures / RadicalMedia{{cite web / title=Hamilton: Press Kit / url=https://lumiere-a.akamaihd.net/v1/documents/hamilton_credits_51acd41a.pdf / publisher=The Walt Disney Studios / access-date=29 June 2020 / page=9 / archive-date=October 28, 2020 / url-status=live
Release
03 Jul 2020
Runtime
160 min
Genres
Biography, Drama, History
Full Plot
"Hamilton" is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, "Hamilton" has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater--a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Captured at the Richard Rodgers Theater on Broadway in June 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.
Cast & Characters
Alexander Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Eliza Hamilton
Phillipa Soo
Aaron Burr
Leslie Odom Jr.
Angelica Schuyler
Renée Elise Goldsberry
George Washington
Christopher Jackson
Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
Daveed Diggs
John Laurens / Philip Hamilton
Anthony Ramos
Hercules Mulligan / James Madison
Okieriete Onaodowan
George III
Jonathan Groff
Peggy Schuyler / Maria Reynolds
Jasmine Cephas Jones
Philip Schuyler / James Reynolds / Doctor / Ensemble
Sydney James Harcourt
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $12.5M, Hamilton has grossed $20.7M worldwide — about 1.7x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Hamilton is edited together from three performances of Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in Midtown Manhattan in June 2016 with the original principal Broadway cast members, prior to the departure of Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Hamilton holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (139,939 votes), 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (139,939 votes), 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Hamilton holds a 98% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Hamilton's IMDb rating?+
Hamilton has a 8.3/10 rating on IMDb from 139,939 votes.
What is Hamilton's Metacritic score?+
Hamilton has a Metascore of 88/100 on Metacritic.
Is Hamilton good? What are critics saying?+
Hamilton holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (139,939 votes), 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Hamilton?+
Hamilton has a runtime of 160 min.
Who directed Hamilton?+
Hamilton was directed by Thomas Kail.
Where can I watch Hamilton?+
Hamilton is available to stream, rent, or buy on Disney Plus.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Hamilton" has been mixed, with some expressing disappointment and frustration that the movie is not a film or TV-movie. A few reviewers criticize the show's attempt to appeal outside its target audience, stating it feels like a television program rather than a theatrical production. Others praise the music and performances, but find the content lacking in wit and insight.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
A Disappointment This is a musical not made for people outside of the USA. I had to watch the thing again and wiki Hamilton to try to figure out who was who except for some of the bigger names. Going by the poster, this is was meant to be some attempted rise to fame of Harry Pott…
sykobanana · 4/10I suppose this movie was behind the eight ball from the very start in a way. On the one hand, there was such a tremendous hype for it as a play, it built the expectation of being blown away, and on the other hand, it being presented in its live theater version made it lose some o…
Peter McGinn · 7/10This is not a Movie. It is a television program. It is a filmed stage play that is being broadcast on television. These things do not add up to this being a film, not even a TV-movie.
"My name is Alexander Hamilton/And there's a million things I haven't done/But just you wait, just you wait," Lin-Manuel Miranda sort of sings at the beginning of Hamilton. About three hours later we're still waiting. Hamilton is divided into two acts. The first covers Hamilton's…
tmdb28039023 · 1/10If you didn't know going in, this isn't either a film or a TV show. It's a recording of the Broadway play of the same name. Admittedly, this play is for Americans who already have some idea of history. That probably excludes the younger generations, since the public school system…
badelf · 9/10I guess it's a musical, and the world needs more of them, so there is that going for it. And I guess the races are swapped so... that is supposed to make it really good for reasons that aren't really clear. But, really, it's void of wit and insight, it is completely insulting to…
GenerationofSwine · 1/10What a load of rubbish, trying too much to be edgy it became disgusting
ARGMAN · 1/10I didn’t finish Hamilton. I didn’t want to. I didn’t need to. From the moment someone opened their mouth and started rapping about the Federalist Papers, I knew: this was not for me. Impressive, I guess, but also exhausting. It’s like being stuck at a dinner party where everyone…
Parker · 1/10I was stunned by all of those negative reviews. I thought the stage play was masterfully presented on the big screen. The camera work was well coordinated and well edited, with attention to views from above and strategic close-ups of the actors, revealing the extent of their tale…
people just hate to hate man im not from america so idk much abt this a. hamilton thing but the songs are good the writing is good EVERYTHING IS GOOD imo idk why theres so much disappointment. its probably cuz its in the wrong category but still i dont see why people have to rate…
schengenshowdown · 10/10
From the trailer's comments
Angelica: I will never be satisfied Me: Girl, I'm about to be satisfied on July 3
@thedavidakoh · 3490 likesEveryone's talking about "Hamilton phases" and I, a technical theatre student, am here in an odd state of "wait, I _wasn't_ supposed to be fawning over this production for four years running?".
@a-mellowtea · 525 likesOh man the camera angles are gonna KILL me. Well-played, Disney.
@TheAmityElf · 171 likesNetflix: I wanna be in the room where it happens
@connornichols4174 · 7109 likesAM I GOING INSANE IS THERE ACTUALLY HAMILTON ON DISNEY AHH
@probablybubs5367 · 1673 likesme: NO- my sisters: NO- my friends: NO- Disney +: OH YEA- us: WHEN YOU GANNA BE IN OUR COUNTRY?! Disney +: oh next week- us:I'm willing to wait for it- the other theater kids of my school: HISTORY HAS ITS EYES ON YOU-
@skyla0ren · 165 likes2019: wait for it 2020: alright aright that's what i'm talking about !!!
@huonggiangdo9228 · 694 likes“By being a lot smarter” *Maria Reynolds shows up*
@hillasaleh · 390 likes
