Hamilton's America(2016)
The story behind the revolutionary musical
Hamilton's America Synopsis
This documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting Hamilton's epic story into ground-breaking musical theater.
Hamilton's America (2016) is a documentary film directed by Alex Horwitz, released on October 1, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Barack Obama, Daveed Diggs and Jonathan Groff. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Horwitz
- Producers:
- Nicole Pusateri, Alex Horwitz
- Cinematographer:
- Bryant Fisher
- Production:
- RadicalMedia
- Status:
- Released
Hamilton's America (2016) Trailer
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Hamilton's America Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Hamilton's America.
HAMILTON'S AMERICA | Extended Trailer | PBS
Trailer
HAMILTON'S AMERICA | Teaser | PBS
Teaser
Hamilton's America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lin-Manuel Miranda
as Self
Barack Obama
as Self
Daveed Diggs
as Self
Jonathan Groff
as Self
Thomas Kail
as Self
Renée Elise Goldsberry
as Self
Jasmine Cephas Jones
as Self
Phillipa Soo
as Self
Christopher Jackson
as Self
Anthony Ramos
as Self
Okieriete Onaodowan
as Self
Leslie Odom Jr.
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Alex Horwitz, produced by Nicole Pusateri and Alex Horwitz.
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Hamilton's America Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 43 ratings.
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Hamilton's America – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Hamilton's America?
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The main cast of Hamilton's America (2016) includes Lin-Manuel Miranda, Barack Obama, Daveed Diggs, Jonathan Groff and Thomas Kail. The film was directed by Alex Horwitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hamilton's America released?
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Hamilton's America was released on October 1, 2016 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Hamilton's America worth watching?
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Hamilton's America (2016) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hamilton's America?
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