Hamilton vs Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7/10 for Hamilton). Hidden Figures is the shorter watch at 2h 7m compared with 2h 40m. Hidden Figures is the older of the two (2016 against 2025). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hamilton
Hidden Figures| Hamilton | Hidden Figures | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 8.1/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2016 |
| Length | 2h 40m | 2h 7m |
| Genres | Drama, History | Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Thomas Kail | Theodore Melfi |
| Main cast | Jonathan Groff, Daveed Diggs, Christopher Jackson, Okieriete Onaodowan, Phillipa Soo | Jim Parsons, Aldis Hodge, Taraji P. Henson, Saniyya Sidney, Kevin Costner |
Synopsis
Hamilton
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.
Hidden Figures
The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.
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