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John Adams

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20082008
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 11m
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The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years.The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years.The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years.

IMDb RATING
8.5/10
32K
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POPULARITY
1,570
121
  • Stars
    • Paul Giamatti
    • Laura Linney
    • John Dossett
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    • Laura Linney
    • John Dossett
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    • Top rated TV #228
    • Won 13 Primetime Emmys
      • 51 wins & 38 nominations total

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    Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    • John Adamsas John Adams
    7 episodes7 eps • 2008
    Laura Linney
    Laura Linney
    • Abigail Adamsas Abigail Adams
    7 episodes7 eps • 2008
    John Dossett
    John Dossett
    • Benjamin Rushas Benjamin Rush
    6 episodes6 eps • 2008
    Stephen Dillane
    Stephen Dillane
    • Thomas Jeffersonas Thomas Jefferson
    6 episodes6 eps • 2008
    Sarah Polley
    Sarah Polley
    • Nabby Adamsas Nabby Adams…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2008
    Samuel Barnett
    Samuel Barnett
    • Thomas Adamsas Thomas Adams
    4 episodes4 eps • 2008
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • George Washingtonas George Washington
    4 episodes4 eps • 2008
    Andrew Scott
    Andrew Scott
    • Colonel William Smithas Colonel William Smith
    4 episodes4 eps • 2008
    Danny Huston
    Danny Huston
    • Samuel Adamsas Samuel Adams
    3 episodes3 eps • 2008
    Ebon Moss-Bachrach
    Ebon Moss-Bachrach
    • John Quincy Adamsas John Quincy Adams
    3 episodes3 eps • 2008
    Steven Hinkle
    Steven Hinkle
    • Young John Quincy Adamsas Young John Quincy Adams
    3 episodes3 eps • 2008
    Madeline Taylor
    Madeline Taylor
    • Young Nabby Adamsas Young Nabby Adams
    3 episodes3 eps • 2008
    Mamie Gummer
    Mamie Gummer
    • Sally Smith Adamsas Sally Smith Adams
    3 episodes3 eps • 2008
    Kevin Trainor
    Kevin Trainor
    • Charles Adamsas Charles Adams
    3 episodes3 eps • 2008
    Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson
    • Benjamin Franklinas Benjamin Franklin
    3 episodes3 eps • 2008
    Michael Hall D'Addario
    Michael Hall D'Addario
    • Young Charles Adamsas Young Charles Adams
    3 episodes3 eps • 2008
    Rufus Sewell
    Rufus Sewell
    • Alexander Hamiltonas Alexander Hamilton
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
    Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux
    • John Hancockas John Hancock
    2 episodes2 eps • 2008
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    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. —Jwelch5742
    • president
    • american history
    • politics
    • colonial america
    • american revolution
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      • TV-14
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    • Trivia
      Lest any modern straight (and sometimes bleached) teeth appear on camera, every last extra in the cheering crowd at George Washington's inauguration got their teeth painted with special fast-drying saliva-proof "gunk" paint. Working-class characters were given proportionately worse-looking smiles than the merchants and aristocrats.
    • Goofs
      When President John Quincy Adams is discussing his goals with his father, he states that he'll outline these objectives in his State of the Union address. The term "State of the Union Address" was not in use until 1934. At that time, 1825, it was referred to as the Annual Message to Congress.
    • Quotes

      John Hancock: [reluctantly] God save the King.

      Samuel Adams: God damn the King!

      Benjamin Franklin: [happily] God bless the King. Who else could've brought such a spirit of unity to the Congress?

    • Connections
      Featured in Moviemaking in Virginia: Take 3 (2008)
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      Chester
      By William Billings

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    Brilliant
    "John Adams", the HBO series is by far the best Colonial film or series I have ever seen.

    Paul Giamatti captivates viewers with a super performance. He has really given me a new respect for John Adams. Laura Linney plays Abigail Adams beautifully. She is wise and kind, but also is franc and honest.

    The first two episodes are so incredibly accurate and indulging, that I feel like I am in the center of the American Revolution.

    The script is brilliant. People speak the way colonials spoke. Adams lines just get better as the show goes on. HBO has truly made a brilliant masterpiece. A must watch for any history buff.
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    • Release date
      • March 16, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled John Adams Miniseries
    • Filming locations
      • George Wythe House - 101 Palace Green Street, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
    • Production companies
      • HBO Films
      • High Noon Productions
      • Playtone
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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