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John Adams

Name: John Adams
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008-03-16
Duration: 45 min

2008 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United States of America

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.

7.7(145 reviews)

9.6739% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Mar 16, 2008
Last air date: Apr 20, 2008
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 7
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: HBO
Creator / showrunner: Kirk Ellis
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Mid Atlantic Films, Playtone, HBO Films, High Noon Productions

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Keywords

independencebiographypresidentminiseries18th centuryusa historyfounding fathersamerica

Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

2008 · 7 episodes

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Cast

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

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.7

145 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.7/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.699999999999999/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.7/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.7/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.699999999999999/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful