Hamilton
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.
What critics thought
The filmed record of the original Broadway cast earns near-universal admiration, with critics treating Thomas Kail's direction as a genuine creative achievement rather than a passive recording — the camera work draws audiences inside the show rather than merely documenting it from a distance. The main point of contention is modest but real: whether a filmed performance, however skillfully assembled, can substitute for the live electricity of the room, or whether it inevitably falls slightly short of that ineffable charge.
“For those fortunate enough to see Hamilton on stage, this will be a welcome reminder of being among the first to witness such a revolutionary piece of American theater. And if you couldn't get tickets at the time (some of which fetched more than the value of Cares Act stimulus payments), this 2 1/2-hour release represents an incredible equalizing moment”
Peter Debruge·Variety
“this filmed Hamilton is somehow both a four-year-old time capsule and a timely encounter with the present”
Justin Chang·Los Angeles Times
“Hamilton doesn't quite capture the electricity of a live performance, though mid-song laughs and cheers can occasionally be heard from the audience (there's also a one-minute intermission). Hamilton will surely return when Broadway does, but for now this document will serve nicely in its stead.”
Rafer Guzmán·Newsday
“This is Hamilton as you always wanted to see it, and it always will be. And with Disney+ releasing it just in time for the Fourth of July, it doubles as a perfect reminder that America is only worth celebrating because of what it aspires to be — the version of it we see in our minds' eye, and not the one that's petrified on the pages of our history books.”
David Ehrlich·IndieWire
“This four-year-old performance of 'Hamilton,' viewed without nostalgia, feels more vital, more challenging than ever.”
A. O. Scott·The New York Times
Genres
Biography, Drama, History
Cast & Crew
DirectorThomas Kail
StarringLin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo, Daveed Diggs
Hamilton
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.
What critics thought
The filmed record of the original Broadway cast earns near-universal admiration, with critics treating Thomas Kail's direction as a genuine creative achievement rather than a passive recording — the camera work draws audiences inside the show rather than merely documenting it from a distance. The main point of contention is modest but real: whether a filmed performance, however skillfully assembled, can substitute for the live electricity of the room, or whether it inevitably falls slightly short of that ineffable charge.
“For those fortunate enough to see Hamilton on stage, this will be a welcome reminder of being among the first to witness such a revolutionary piece of American theater. And if you couldn't get tickets at the time (some of which fetched more than the value of Cares Act stimulus payments), this 2 1/2-hour release represents an incredible equalizing moment”
Peter Debruge·Variety
“this filmed Hamilton is somehow both a four-year-old time capsule and a timely encounter with the present”
Justin Chang·Los Angeles Times
“Hamilton doesn't quite capture the electricity of a live performance, though mid-song laughs and cheers can occasionally be heard from the audience (there's also a one-minute intermission). Hamilton will surely return when Broadway does, but for now this document will serve nicely in its stead.”
Rafer Guzmán·Newsday
“This is Hamilton as you always wanted to see it, and it always will be. And with Disney+ releasing it just in time for the Fourth of July, it doubles as a perfect reminder that America is only worth celebrating because of what it aspires to be — the version of it we see in our minds' eye, and not the one that's petrified on the pages of our history books.”
David Ehrlich·IndieWire
“This four-year-old performance of 'Hamilton,' viewed without nostalgia, feels more vital, more challenging than ever.”
A. O. Scott·The New York Times
Genres
Biography, Drama, History
Cast & Crew
DirectorThomas Kail
StarringLin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo, Daveed Diggs