Hamilton

Hamilton

The story of America then, told by America now.

Directed by Thomas Kail

Produced by RadicalMedia, 5000 Broadway Productions

2025160 min7.9 / 10

A high-energy musical biography that uses contemporary hip-hop and theatrical spectacle to explore ambition, legacy, and the personal costs of founding a nation.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Hamilton sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Does Hamilton end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Hamilton easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Hamilton violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Hamilton scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

77/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise47

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Hamilton

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Hamilton

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Hamilton, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Hamilton, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Hamilton, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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