Name: John Adams
Released: 2008-03-16T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson

TV Show · Drama · Biography

Chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770, through to his years as an ambassador in Europe, to his terms as Vice President and President of the United States.

2008 · 1h 10m

Starring Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson

Director David McCullough, Tom Hooper

EPISODE 1

Join or Die

After the Boston Massacre, John Adams agrees to serve as defence attorney for the accused British soldiers. Several years later, he joins the Continental Congress.

1h 7m
EPISODE 2

Independence

Adams nominates George Washington to lead the newly formed Continental Army; Thomas Jefferson drafts the Declaration of Independence; Congress vote to declare independence from England.

1h 10m
EPISODE 3

Don't Tread on Me

Adams and Jefferson visit France to gain financial and military support for the American War of Independence; Adams falls victim to an illness.

1h 6m
EPISODE 4

Reunion

In 1781, Adams joyously learns that British troops surrendered to Washington at Yorktown; John and Abigail are reunited in Paris.

1h 3m
EPISODE 5

Unite or Die

Adams becomes the country's first vice president; the ongoing conflict between the British and the French strains Adams' friendship with Jefferson; Adams is elected president in 1796.

52m
EPISODE 6

Unnecessary War

President Adams tries desperately to keep the nation out of war; Adams disowns his alcoholic son, Charles; Jefferson claims the presidency after Adams fails to win a second term.

1h 6m