Parents' Guide to

Hamilton's America

By Joyce Slaton, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 12+

Absorbing doc explores how the popular musical came to be.

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What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

Community Reviews

age 12+

Based on 7 parent reviews

age 13+

Violent biography about ancient warrior doesn't hold back

Violence (5/5): Brutal stabbing and blood. Romance (2/5): One kiss and discussion of Alexander's ex-girlfriends. Language (not present): "Hell."
age 13+

Violent biography about ancient warrior doesn't hold back

Violence (5/5): Brutal stabbing and blood. Romance (2/5): One kiss and discussion of Alexander's ex-girlfriends. Language (not present): "Hell."

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (7):
Kids say (16):

Custom-made for Hamilton fans, this documentary explores how the musical came to be, including enough of the electrifying music to convert the uninitiated. A plain old documentary about Alexander Hamilton's life and times? Yawn, only major history buffs would want to watch that. But Miranda makes history come to life with affecting music that reveal the emotions and urgency behind the encyclopedia facts. Watching Miranda take a dry premise like Hamilton's emigration from the Caribbean island of Nevis to America and spin it into a relatable song about any young person trying to make it is fascinating, and inspirational to young artists.

That said, Hamilton's Americais a tad talky for younger viewers. Hamilton's music can appeal to any age, but this doc probably won't. Tweens and teens, though, particularly those who are interested in drama or history, may take a sudden interest in early American history after watching -- and will almost certainly want to download some of the songs, if not to see the musical onstage.

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