Directed by:
Tom HooperCast:
Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, John Dossett, Stephen Dillane, Sarah Polley, Samuel Barnett, David Morse, Rufus Sewell, Justin Theroux, Tom Wilkinson (more)Episodes(7)
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Join or Die (E01)
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Independence (E02)
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Don't Tread on Me (E03)
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Reunion (E04)
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Unite or Die (E05)
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Unnecessary War (E06)
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Peacefield (E07)
Plots(1)
John Adams is a sprawling HBO miniseries event that depicts the extraordinary life and times of one of Americas least understood, and most underestimated, founding fathers: the second President of the United States, John Adams. Starring Paul Giamatti in the title role and Laura Linney as Adams devoted wife Abigail, John Adams chronicles the extraordinary life journey of one of the primary shapers of our independence and government, whose legacy has often been eclipsed by more flamboyant contemporaries like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin. Set against the backdrop of a nations stormy birth, this sweeping miniseries is a moving love story, a gripping narrative, and a fascinating study of human nature. Above all, at a time when the nation is increasingly polarized politically, this story celebrates the shared values of liberty and freedom upon which this country was built. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Paul Giamatti](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/184/162184316_197b09.jpg)
Paul Giamatti
USA
Best series:
Rick and Morty (2013) (series)
BoJack Horseman (2014) (series)
Downton Abbey (2010) (series)
![Laura Linney](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/141/166141528_3615af.jpg)
Laura Linney
USA
Best series:
Ozark (2017) (series)
John Adams (2008) (series)
The Big C (2010) (series)
John Dossett
Best series:
Suits (2011) (series)
John Adams (2008) (series)
The Americans (2013) (series)
![Stephen Dillane](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/517/164517319_1507a8.png)
Stephen Dillane
UK
Best series:
Game of Thrones (2011) (series)
The Crown (2016) (series)
John Adams (2008) (series)
![Sarah Polley](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/765/159765716_23cbba.jpg)
Sarah Polley
Canada
Best series:
John Adams (2008) (series)
Road to Avonlea (1990) (series)
Friday the 13th: The Series (1987) (series) - actor, a.f.
![Samuel Barnett](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/334/334346_f673f1.jpg)
Samuel Barnett
UK
Best series:
Endeavour (2012) (series)
Vicious (2013) (series)
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016) (series)
![David Morse](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267644_6cfbdb.jpg)
David Morse
USA
Best series:
True Detective (2014) (series)
House M.D. (2004) (series)
Treme (2010) (series)
![Rufus Sewell](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/167/082/167082075_57bbf2.png)
Rufus Sewell
UK
Best series:
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017) (series)
John Adams (2008) (series)
Victoria (2016) (series)
![Justin Theroux](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/443/161443599_93a7cc.jpg)
Justin Theroux
USA
Best series:
Rick and Morty (2013) (series)
Parks and Recreation (2009) (series)
Six Feet Under (2001) (series)
![Tom Wilkinson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/458/168458054_s7uzko.jpg)
Tom Wilkinson
UK
Best series:
John Adams (2008) (series)
Watership Down (2018) (series)
Belgravia (2020) (series)
![Danny Huston](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/273/273972_98c1b0.jpg)
Danny Huston
Italy
Best series:
Succession (2018) (series)
Yellowstone (2018) (series)
John Adams (2008) (series)
![Mamie Gummer](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/326/159326907_d42500.jpg)
Mamie Gummer
USA
Best series:
True Detective (2014) (series)
John Adams (2008) (series)
Robot Chicken (2005) (series)
![John Bedford Lloyd](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/074/162074463_0f1012.jpg)
John Bedford Lloyd
USA
Best series:
Suits (2011) (series)
Ozark (2017) (series)
John Adams (2008) (series)
![Željko Ivanek](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/275/275833_cbf538.jpg)
Željko Ivanek
Yugoslavia
Best series:
House M.D. (2004) (series)
Suits (2011) (series)
From the Earth to the Moon (1998) (series)
![Ebon Moss-Bachrach](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/874/160874684_7968ca.jpg)
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
USA
Best series:
Marvel - The Punisher (2017) (series)
The Bear (2022) (series)
Andor (2022) (series)
![Jason Butler Harner](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/414/162414776_5177cd.jpg)
Jason Butler Harner
USA
Best series:
Homeland (2011) (series)
The Newsroom (2012) (series)
This Is Us (2016) (series)
![Christopher Clawson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/280/280029_56e341.jpg)
Christopher Clawson
USA
Best series:
Orange Is the New Black (2013) (series)
John Adams (2008) (series)
![Boris McGiver](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/044/166044312_2f5287.jpg)
Boris McGiver
USA
Best series:
The Wire (2002) (series)
House of Cards (2013) (series)
Boardwalk Empire (2010) (series)
![Neal Huff](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/509/161509787_56a4e6.png)
Neal Huff
USA
Best series:
The Wire (2002) (series)
Mare of Easttown (2021) (series)
Billions (2016) (series)
![Cyril Descours](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/510/160510918_0f4835.jpg)
Cyril Descours
West Germany
Best series:
John Adams (2008) (series)
Clara Sheller (2005) (series)
Un village français (2009) (series)