Now you can watch "Hamilton" online at Disney Plus and meet the founding father who inspired the hit Broadway musical His name is Alexander Hamilton, and there's a lot he hasn't done, including an appearance on Disney Plus Hamilton" debuted on the streaming service today (July 3), just in time to celebrate Independence Day

The film "Hamilton" is a film adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway play written by Lin-Manuel Miranda The film tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, played by Miranda, and his journey to become a founding father during the American Revolutionary War

Thomas Cale, who directed the stage production, also directed the film version, which consisted of three different performances held at the Richard Rodgers Theater in June 2016 The original Broadway cast of "Hamilton" includes Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr, David Diggs, Phillipa Suh, and Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler A behind-the-scenes documentary titled "Hamilton: In-Depth with Kelley Carter" will also be available on Disney Plus as a companion piece to the film

"Hamilton" was a huge success on Broadway and became a pop culture sensation due to its use of hip-hop as the primary musical genre for its songs, winning numerous awards, including 11 Tony Awards Hamilton" was followed by three national tours in cities across the United States

The film "Hamilton" was scheduled to be released in theaters on October 15, 2021 However, Disney accelerated the release, which is a bright spot in this pandemic era when many movie theaters remain closed

Here's everything you need to know about how to see the movie "Hamilton" on Disney Plus

The film "Hamilton" opened exclusively on Disney Plus on Friday, July 3

Disney Plus is available in the US, Canada, UK, and Western Europe

Given how popular, successful, and beloved the Broadway show was (and continues to be on its national tour), it is no surprise that the Hamilton film has received rave reviews The following are excerpts from the critics

New York Times: "One of the marvels of the show is the way it turns long-dead, legend-encrusted people into vibrant, empathetic lives The close-ups and camera movements in this version enhance the charisma of the performers and add a dimension of intimacy that makes up for the electricity lost in the live theater experience"

Variety "A contemporary representation of our collective and complex history, Hamilton finds fresh relevance in the #BlackLivesMatter protests and this fractured political moment It is a rare work of art that celebrates diversity while using Hamilton's tragic end as a kind of warning and his achievements as inspiration, urging us to put aside our superficial differences"

The Hollywood Reporter: "There will be no shortage of Hamilton devotees lining up to see the film repeatedly, but most exciting is the possibility that audiences new to its masterful storytelling and eclectic musical language will discover it Old-school Broadway mixed with rap and hip-hop syncopation, jazz, R&B, and even Beatlesque pop, makes this one of the most innovative musical scores in decades"

CNN "The production technique of combining taped performances in front of the audience with separately filmed close-ups and camera angles to put the audience on stage goes beyond the "best seat in the house" to a more cinematic experience

Decider: "Hamilton" has been very much a part of the cultural zeitgeist for the past five years However, Disney+'s "Hamilton" will add to the musical's legacy It gives hardcore fans an up-close look at the show while providing broad access to the original production In this new format, the detailed movements of the performers and the large swings of the book are beautifully combined"

The trailer for the film "Hamilton" begins with a dramatic stage production and opening lyrics by Alexander Hamilton

The trailer for the film Hamilton begins with a dramatic glimpse of the stage production and some lyrics from the opening song, Alexander Hamilton Work a lot harder By being a lot smarter By being a self-starter"

"Hamilton" includes the following lyrics

The film "Hamilton" features the original Broadway cast, led by Lin-Manuel Miranda as the main character Alexander Hamilton He joins:

In addition:

The film "Hamilton" includes all the songs that were performed on Broadway Songs include:

Act 1

Act 2

The film "Hamilton" was originally filmed at the Richard Rodgers Theater in June 2016, so it is as close as possible to a "live" viewing of a Broadway show The film even has a one-minute intermission with a countdown clock

However, creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed on Twitter that some changes were made to make the show more suitable for the family-friendly Disney Plus audience

Specifically, two "f--k" phrases were removed and only one remained in order to achieve the film's PG-13 rating Still, Hamilton's film is meant to be the first film released by Disney to feature the word

Hamilton: In-Depth with Kelley Carter is a documentary special that will be released alongside the film on July 3

Journalist Kelley L Carter will host the cast and director for a roundtable discussion Participants include Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Cale, David Diggs, Leslie Odom Jr, Christopher Jackson, Philippa Suh, and Renée Ellis Goldsberry They discuss the musical's origins, its significance in pop culture, and how its story resonates with current events that highlight social injustice and institutional racism