Hamilton (2020) is a groundbreaking filmed version of the award-winning Broadway musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, titled Hamilton: An American Musical. Directed by Thomas Kail, the film captures a live stage performance of the original Broadway cast at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City, blending the energy of live theater with the cinematic intimacy of film.
The musical tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s Founding Fathers, through a bold and contemporary lens. Combining hip-hop, R&B, and traditional show tunes, Hamilton reimagines American history using a diverse cast and modern music styles to highlight timeless themes of ambition, legacy, revolution, and identity.
Hamilton: A Revolution on Stage — and Screen refers not just to the content of the story itself, but to the cultural impact of the production. The film version brought the theatrical sensation to a global audience via Disney+ during the COVID-19 pandemic, breaking boundaries between stage and screen and revolutionizing how musicals can be experienced.
Genre: Musical, Historical Drama, Biographical
Starring: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo, Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry
Director: Thomas Kail
Runtime: 160 minutes
Platform: Disney+
Awards: Multiple Tony Awards, Pulitzer Prize for Drama (musical), Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album
Hamilton is more than a musical—it’s a cultural movement that redefines how history can be told, remembered, and felt by new generations.