Hamilton (2020)

The real life of one of America's foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Captured live on Broadway from the Richard Rodgers Theater with the original Broadway cast.

Director:

Thomas Kail

Writers:

Lin-Manuel Miranda (book), Ron Chernow (inspired by the book Alexander Hamilton by)

Stars:

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daveed Diggs	...	Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
Renée Elise Goldsberry	...	Angelica Schuyler
Jonathan Groff	...	King George
Chris Jackson	...	George Washington (as Christopher Jackson)
Jasmine Cephas Jones	...	Peggy Schuyler / Maria Reynolds
Lin-Manuel Miranda	...	Alexander Hamilton
Leslie Odom Jr.	...	Aaron Burr
Okieriete Onaodowan	...	Hercules Mulligan / James Madison
Anthony Ramos	...	John Laurens / Philip Hamilton
Phillipa Soo	...	Eliza Hamilton
Carleigh Bettiol	...	Ensemble
Ariana DeBose	...	Ensemble
Hope Easterbrook	...	Ensemble
Sydney James Harcourt	...	Philip Schuyler / James Reynolds / Doctor / Ensemble
Sasha Hutchings	...	Ensemble

Storyline

"Hamilton" is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, "Hamilton" has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater--a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Captured at the Richard Rodgers Theater on Broadway in June 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.

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Plot Keywords:

revolutionary war | hip hop | broadway musical | based on broadway musical | filmed performance | 

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Taglines:

Experience the Original Broadway Production

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | Musical

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language and some suggestive material

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filmed over the course of three days in June 2016. It started by filming a live Sunday matinee performance with cameras in the audience, after which the cast and crew spent the rest of the day and evening filming close-ups, dolly shots and crane shots. Filming continued all day Monday (normally the cast's day off) with more close-ups and Steadicam footage. More filming took place on Tuesday morning, before shooting another live performance on Tuesday evening, with cameras again in the audience but in different positions. Lin-Manuel Miranda said, "it was basically a three-day film shoot with the best-rehearsed cast in the history of the movies, 'cause we'd all been doing the show for a year at this point."

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Goofs

In one camera angle during "It's Quiet Uptown" Eliza's hair has fallen over her right shoulder. In a quick cut to another camera during the same phrase Eliza's hair is pulled back behind her shoulder, indicating editing from multiple shows.

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Quotes

[first lines]
King George: Ladies and gentlemen, this is your king, George III. Welcome to "Hamilton." At this time, please silence all cell phones and other electronic devices. All photography and video recording is strictly prohibited. Thank you, and enjoy *my* show.

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Crazy Credits

The Walt Disney Pictures logo is synced up to the sound effects from "Ten Duel Commandments" (the ticking clock, explosions, gunshots and DJ disc scratches).

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Connections

Spoofs My Favorite Year (1982)

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Soundtracks

You'll Be Back
Performed by King George and Ensemble
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda Copyright © 2015 5000 Broadway Music (ASCAP)
Administered by WC Music Corp.

User Reviews

A great musical!

Who tells your story? Who tells my story? Talk less, smile more. Tonight I saw the musical Hamilton (2020) on Disney+. To begin with let me tell you I do know a little about the founding fathers of America, but not the story of Hamilton (1) and I am not an American, but born and raise in The Netherlands (2). And before I say more, the musical is just great.

I like all the players, the costumes, the dance and the songs. When you ask me who of the five players you like best I would say Lin-Manuel Miranda as Hamilton, Daveed Diggs as Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler, Jonathan Groff as King George (such a great performance!) and Chris Jackson as George Washington. Offcourse a great compliment for Miranda, who was also responsible for the story and music; he also was one of the producers.

There where great scenes and songs throughout. I find the hip-hop awesome from the beginning to the end. As a not-American I had a little time to adjust, but with the capital on a little time. With the first song going I became fascinated. Okay yes, the best enjoyment would be to have been there live. Never the less, seeing it on your television has also positive things for it to say. Some scenes you can see from a different angle and you get some fine close-ups. To end, as said, a great musical I enjoyed very much.

Details

Official Sites:

"Hamilton" on Disney+ Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 July 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hamilton

Filming Locations:

Richard Rodgers Theatre - 226 W. 46th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures, 5000 Broadway Productions, Nevis Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

160 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1