Hamilton A film version of Hamilton will be streaming on Disney+ from July 3, but what time will it release? Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who also originated the title role, Hamilton is follows the life of Alexander Hamilton, from his youth in the American Revolution to his influence on the new nation as the first Secretary of the Treasury. The show premiered Off-Broadway in 2015 before quickly transferring to Broadway proper where it was met with massive success, including 11 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Hamilton has also had the largest impact on popular culture of any Broadway musical in recent memory, with the versatile appeal of its hip-hop-influenced music propelling the cast album to unprecedentedly high sales and further critical acclaim.