Hamilton (2020)
94%RT Audience Score: 89%
Awards & Nominations: Won 1 Primetime Emmy
18 wins & 46 nominations total
Look around, look around at how beautifully Hamilton shines beyond Broadway – and at how marvelously Thomas Kail captures the stage show’s infectious energy.
Hamilton is the musical that makes history cool again. With its hip-hop beats, catchy tunes, and incredible performances, it’s no wonder why it’s been the talk of the town for years. Even if you’re not a history buff, you’ll find yourself getting swept up in the story of Alexander Hamilton and the founding of America. And let’s not forget about the incredible talent on display here – Renee Elise Goldsberry’s performance alone is worth the price of admission. So if you haven’t seen Hamilton yet, what are you waiting for? Don’t throw away your shot to experience this revolutionary musical.
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Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Disney+)
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MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for language and some suggestive material
Year of Release
2020
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Jul 3, 2020
Genre(s)
Musical
Keyword(s)
starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Chris Jackson, Daveed Diggs, directed by Thomas Kail, written by Ron Chernow, musical, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Maureen Lee Lenker, Radheyan Simonpillai, Chris Harvey, Brad Newsome, David Sims, Christy Lemire, Rosa Parra, David Reddish, James Luxford, Robin Holabird, Greg Cwik, PG-13, Alexander Hamilton, Eliza Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Angelica Schuyler, George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, Thomas Jefferson, hip-hop, jazz, R&B, Broadway styles, Richard Rogers Theater, New York, Dolby Atmos, Flat (1.85:1), Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, subscription
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Phillipa Soo – Eliza Hamilton
Leslie Odom Jr. – Aaron Burr
Renée Elise Goldsberry – Angelica Schuyler
Chris Jackson – George Washington
Daveed Diggs – Marquis de Lafayette, Thomas Jefferson
Director(s)
Thomas Kail
Writer(s)
Ron Chernow
Producer(s)
Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 1 Primetime Emmy
18 wins & 46 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (202) | Top Critics (49) | Fresh (197) | Rotten (5)
On film, Hamilton feels every bit as fresh, invigorating, intoxicating, and revolutionary as it did when it premiered five years ago.
January 26, 2021 | Rating: A
Maureen Lee Lenker
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
In a single song, Renee Elise Goldsberry shows off a range between Monica’s vocals and Lauryn Hill’s rhyme skills. Goldsberry drops the most exhilarating performance I’ve seen all year.
December 8, 2020
Radheyan Simonpillai
NOW Toronto
TOP CRITIC
The dramatic themes here are big and eternal, and the way history played them out gives them a powerful thump.
November 22, 2020 | Rating: 5/5
Chris Harvey
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Believe the hype. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical about the life of American founding father Alexander Hamilton is a huge achievement, and a hugely entertaining piece of work.
July 16, 2020
Brad Newsome
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
The time-capsule quality of Hamilton can serve as a bracing throwback, both for new viewers and returning fans.
July 11, 2020
David Sims
The Atlantic
TOP CRITIC
Even better than the best seat in the house.
July 9, 2020
Christy Lemire
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
The phenomena that’s been the topic of conversation for the past few years is a must watch. Friendly reminder on why Lin Manuel Miranda is a genius.
April 4, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Rosa Parra
Latinx Lens
Perhaps because of the concert format, and because so many of the songs arent scenes in the traditional sense, the plot also becomes difficult to follow in places.
March 20, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
David Reddish
Queerty
The concept is far from being a gimmick, it is a living, heart-stopping masterpiece that uses culture of the present to tell stories from the past.
February 17, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
James Luxford
Dirty Movies
Hamilton warrants this extra attention because while the play talks history, it also created history with a flashy, fun approach to musical entertainment.
July 19, 2021
Robin Holabird
KUNR (Reno, NV)
There is an implicit experience of theater…one that makes Hamilton enjoyable to the degree that it is, and one that does not translate, here, to film.
June 5, 2021
Greg Cwik
In Review Online
…this neither-fish-nor-fowl version, capturing theatrics not adapted for film, isn’t what we need right now…
March 22, 2021 | Rating: 1/5
Eddie Harrison
film-authority.com…
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
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Daveed Diggs, who plays Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in Hamilton, won a Tony Award for his performance in the show.
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