John Adams
“He united the states of America.”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
60–70 min per episode
2008 – 2008
Premiered: Sun, Mar 16, 2008
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Peacefield”
In retirement John Adams laments the perils of a long life; loss of loved ones and growing irrelevance. But out of tragedy John rekindles his broken friendship with Thomas Jefferson and lives to discuss John Quincy's ambitious presidential agenda with him.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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John Adams | TRAILER | HBO Films
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-28
Cast & Creators
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Paul Giamatti
John Adams
Laura Linney
Abigail Adams
Stephen Dillane
Thomas Jefferson
Danny Huston
Samuel Adams
David Morse
George Washington
Sarah Polley
Abigail Adams Smith
Tom Wilkinson
Benjamin Franklin
Steven Hinkle
Young John Quincy Adams
Madeline Taylor
Young Nabby Adams
John Dossett
Benjamin Rush
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
John Quincy Adams
Samuel Barnett
Thomas Adams
Andrew Scott
Colonel William Smith
Kevin Trainor
Charles Adams
Mamie Gummer
Sally Smith Adams
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Hooper
David McCullough, Kirk Ellis
Melanie Oliver
Tom Hanks, David Coatsworth, Gary Goetzman, Steven Shareshian
Department Leadership Roster
David Coatsworth
Producer
Steven Shareshian
Producer
Melanie Oliver
Editor
Kirk Ellis
Writer
Tom Hooper
Director
Donna Zakowska
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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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 States, up to his death on July 4, 1826.
How many seasons does John Adams have?
John Adams comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in John Adams?
Key cast members in John Adams include Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane, Danny Huston, David Morse.
Who created or directed John Adams?
John Adams was developed and directed by Tom Hooper.