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.
Direction
Kail's camera work makes stage geography crystal clear.
Editing
Seamless cuts between two filmed performances.
Acting
Original cast at peak power—Odom's Burr burns slow.
Director
Thomas Kail
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Alexander Hamilton
Leslie Odom Jr.
Aaron Burr
Renée Elise Goldsberry
Angelica Schuyler
Phillipa Soo
Eliza Hamilton
Daveed Diggs
Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
Christopher Jackson
George Washington
Jasmine Cephas Jones
Peggy Schuyler / Maria Reynolds
Okieriete Onaodowan
Hercules Mulligan / James Madison
Anthony Ramos
John Laurens / Philip Hamilton
Jonathan Groff
King George
Carleigh Bettiol
Ensemble
Ariana DeBose
Ensemble
Hope Easterbrook
Ensemble
Sydney James Harcourt
Phillip Schuyler / James Reynolds / Doctor / Ensemble
Sasha Hutchings
Ensemble
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Miranda conceived the show after reading Ron Chernow's biography on vacation—originally planned as a concept album, not Broadway.
Disney paid $75 million for worldwide rights, crushing theatrical release plans during the pandemic—making history accessible to millions instantly.
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