Disney PlusHamilton (2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, primarily through its deliberate diverse casting that re-imagines the American founding story to emphasize inclusion and representation, alongside its celebration of an immigrant's rise.
The movie demonstrates significant diversity, equity, and inclusion primarily through its explicit color-conscious casting, where traditionally white historical roles are intentionally filled by minority actors. While the casting is a strong DEI statement, the narrative itself does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.
Secondary
Hamilton features a deeply close bond between Alexander Hamilton and John Laurens, which is often interpreted as having queer undertones. While their relationship is depicted positively as a source of strength and loyalty, the film never explicitly defines it as romantic. This maintains an ambiguous subtext, resulting in a neutral portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes.
The film portrays numerous historical figures, including Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson, who were historically white, with actors of various non-white races, constituting multiple race swaps.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Hamilton" portrays historical figures with their documented genders. While the production features diverse casting, it does not alter the established gender of any named, plot-relevant historical character from their real-world counterparts.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.3
5.8
Critic Ratings
9.8
8.8
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