Hamilton (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2020, Hamilton is a drama, music and history film directed by Thomas Kail, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Hamilton stars Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr, Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler and Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Hamilton sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hamilton page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hamilton tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hamilton (2020)?
- In US, Hamilton is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hamilton worth watching?
- Hamilton holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hamilton?
- Hamilton stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo and Daveed Diggs.
- When was Hamilton released?
- Hamilton was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.