John Adams(2008)
He united the states of America.
John Adams Synopsis
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.
John Adams (2008) is a drama series that premiered on March 16, 2008, spanning 1 season and 7 episodes. It stars Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane and Danny Huston. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 343 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2008-03-16
- Last aired:
- 2008-04-20
- Producers:
- Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman
John Adams (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for John Adams before you start streaming.
John Adams Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Giamatti
as John Adams
Laura Linney
as Abigail Adams
Stephen Dillane
as Thomas Jefferson
Danny Huston
as Samuel Adams
David Morse
as George Washington
Sarah Polley
as Abigail Adams Smith
Tom Wilkinson
as Benjamin Franklin
Steven Hinkle
as Young John Quincy Adams
Madeline Taylor
as Young Nabby Adams
John Dossett
as Benjamin Rush
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
as John Quincy Adams
Samuel Barnett
as Thomas Adams
Key crew
Executive produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman.
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John Adams Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 343 ratings.
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John Adams – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream John Adams?
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John Adams (2008) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of John Adams are there?
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John Adams has 1 season and 7 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 16, 2008.
Is John Adams still running?
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No. John Adams is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on April 20, 2008.
Who is in the cast of John Adams?
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John Adams (2008) stars Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane, Danny Huston and David Morse. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is John Adams any good?
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John Adams (2008) is rated 7.7 out of 10 from 343 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the John Adams trailer?
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The official John Adams trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.