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John Adams

Year
2008
Country
US
Language
en
Genre
Drama
Runtime
60 min
Rating
7.7/10
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Specials
2
Director
Tom Hooper

Plot Overview

Adapted from David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, this lavish seven-part miniseries chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770 through his years as an ambassador in Europe, then his terms as vice president and president of the United States, up to his death on July 4, 1826.

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Director

Tom Hooper in John AdamsTom Hooper

Cast & Key Characters

Paul Giamatti in John AdamsPaul GiamattiJohn AdamsLaura Linney in John AdamsLaura LinneyAbigail AdamsStephen Dillane in John AdamsStephen DillaneThomas JeffersonDanny Huston in John AdamsDanny HustonSamuel AdamsDavid Morse in John AdamsDavid MorseGeorge WashingtonSarah Polley in John AdamsSarah PolleyAbigail Adams SmithTom Wilkinson in John AdamsTom WilkinsonBenjamin FranklinSteven Hinkle in John AdamsSteven HinkleYoung John Quincy AdamsMadeline Taylor in John AdamsMadeline TaylorYoung Nabby AdamsJohn Dossett in John AdamsJohn DossettBenjamin RushEbon Moss-Bachrach in John AdamsEbon Moss-BachrachJohn Quincy AdamsSamuel Barnett in John AdamsSamuel BarnettThomas Adams

Writers

KEKirk EllisMAMichelle AshfordKEKirk Ellis

Production

HBO FilmsPlaytoneMid Atlantic FilmsHigh Noon ProductionsEl Deseo

Season & Episode Breakdown

Specials 2 episodes
  1. 1 Making John Adams
  2. 2 David McCullough: Painting With Words
Miniseries 7 episodes
  1. 1 Join or Die 2008-03-16
  2. 2 Independence 2008-03-16
  3. 3 Don't Tread on Me 2008-03-23
  4. 4 Reunion 2008-03-30
  5. 5 Unite or Die 2008-04-06
  6. 6 Unnecessary War 2008-04-13
  7. 7 Peacefield 2008-04-20

Critical Reception & Ratings

John Adams is rated 7.7 out of 10 by viewers — 350 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is John Adams about?

Adapted from David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, this lavish seven-part miniseries chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770 through his years as an ambassador in Europe, then his terms as vice president and president of the United

How many seasons and episodes does John Adams have?

1 season and 7 episodes.

Is John Adams still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 1 season and 7 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in John Adams?

Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane, Danny Huston, David Morse, Sarah Polley.

Who is the director of John Adams?

Tom Hooper.

When was John Adams released?

2008.

Where can I watch John Adams?

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