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Hamilton

2025Movie2 h 40 minPG-13

DramaHistory
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Letterboxd4.3/5Rotten Tomatoes98%92%

A cathartic, uplifting history movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The story of America then, told by America now.

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.

Feels like

  • Revolutionary Musical
  • Historical Biography
  • Hip-Hop Storytelling
  • Innovative Theatricality
  • American History
  • Political Drama
  • Emotionally Resonant
  • Phenomenal Performances
  • Rewatchable Masterpiece
  • Fast-Paced Narrative

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Thomas Kail
Written by
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Produced by
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Jeffrey Seller
Music by
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Robert Fernandez

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Facts

September 5, 2025 · 2 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
September 5, 2025
Runtime
2 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$21 million
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Affair Letters, Double Meaning, Pyrrhic Victory +9

  • Affair Letters
  • Double Meaning
  • Pyrrhic Victory
  • Audience Surrogate
  • Outliving One's Offspring
  • Historical Relationship Overhaul
  • Dark Reprise
  • Plausible Deniability
  • Another Side, Another Story
  • Dirty Coward
  • Dances and Balls
  • Bait-and-Switch

12 of 348 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Hamilton?"

Questions about Hamilton

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hamilton?

Disney+

In the United States, Hamilton streams on Disney+. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is Hamilton worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.3, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 98%). Critics rate it higher (98 out of 100) than audiences (87).

Is Hamilton okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Hamilton good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Hamilton?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does Hamilton use?

Affair LettersDouble MeaningPyrrhic VictoryAudience SurrogateOutliving One's OffspringHistorical Relationship OverhaulDark ReprisePlausible DeniabilityAnother Side, Another StoryDirty CowardDances and BallsBait-and-Switchand 336 more

TV Tropes lists 348 tropes for it, including Affair Letters, Double Meaning, and Pyrrhic Victory.