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John Adams

TV-1420081 seasonTom Hooper
IMDb 8.4

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"He united the 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.

Drama
IndependenceBiographyPresidentMiniseries18th CenturyUsa HistoryFounding FathersAmerica

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What is John Adams (2008) about?

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.

Who stars in John Adams?

John Adams stars Paul Giamatti (John Adams), Laura Linney (Abigail Adams), Stephen Dillane (Thomas Jefferson), Danny Huston (Samuel Adams), David Morse (George Washington). The series was created by Kirk Ellis.

How many seasons does John Adams have?

John Adams has 1 seasons. There are 7 episodes in total.

Is John Adams worth watching?

John Adams holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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