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Hamilton

Hamilton

History · Drama · 2025

Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.

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Hamilton

“The story of America then, told by America now.”

2025 History · Drama 2h 40m

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7.9 / 10

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Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Thomas Kail

Written by

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Alexander Hamilton

Leslie Odom Jr.

Leslie Odom Jr.

Aaron Burr

Renée Elise Goldsberry

Renée Elise Goldsberry

Angelica Schuyler

Phillipa Soo

Phillipa Soo

Eliza Hamilton

Daveed Diggs

Daveed Diggs

Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson

Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson

George Washington

Jasmine Cephas Jones

Jasmine Cephas Jones

Peggy Schuyler / Maria Reynolds

Court is in session

Put Hamilton on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.