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John Adams

7.720081 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDrama

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,…

DirectorTom Hooper
WriterKirk Ellis
ProducersDavid Coatsworth·Gary Goetzman

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Join or Die
Mar 16, 2008 7.5
E2
Independence
Mar 16, 2008 8.8
E3
Don't Tread on Me
Mar 23, 2008 8.2
E4
Reunion
Mar 30, 2008 8.2
E5
Unite or Die
Apr 6, 2008 8.4
E6
Unnecessary War
Apr 13, 2008 8.4
E7
Peacefield
Apr 20, 2008 7.2

Cast · Directed by Tom Hooper

Paul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
John Adams
Laura Linney
Laura Linney
Abigail Adams
Stephen Dillane
Stephen Dillane
Thomas Jefferson
Danny Huston
Danny Huston
Samuel Adams
David Morse
David Morse
George Washington
Sarah Polley
Sarah Polley
Abigail Adams Smith
Tom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson
Benjamin Franklin
Steven Hinkle
Steven Hinkle
Young John Quincy Adams
Madeline Taylor
Madeline Taylor
Young Nabby Adams
John Dossett
John Dossett
Benjamin Rush
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
John Quincy Adams
Samuel Barnett
Samuel Barnett
Thomas Adams

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John Adams — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams John Adams?

John Adams is streaming on HBO Max and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is John Adams on Netflix?

No, John Adams is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and YouTube TV.

Is John Adams on Amazon Prime Video?

John Adams isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch John Adams for free?

John Adams is available on HBO Max and YouTube TV in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in John Adams?

John Adams has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 2008.

Are all episodes of John Adams out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of John Adams are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of John Adams?

No — John Adams ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is John Adams based on a true story?

Yes — John Adams is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).