John Adams, the Pulitzer Prize-winning book from Author David McCullough, is now the critically acclaimed seven-part miniseries from HBO Films -- a sprawling, epic production from executive producers Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, two of the men who brought you the Emmy-award winning Band of Brothers.

Starring Academy Award nominees Paul Giamatti (Cinderella Man) and Laura Linney (The Savages) as John and Abigail Adams, directed by Emmy winner Tom Hooper (Elizabeth I) and adapted by Kirk Ellis and Michelle Ashford from McCullough's book, John Adams is the incredible saga of a man who dreamed a nation and watched it come true.
 
"...a rousing piece of filmmaking, a fascinating character study and a largely accurate presentation of the time when America was born."  Charlie McCollum, San Jose Mercury News
"Engaging...thought-provokingly exciting..."  Entertainment Weekly
"...as sumptuous and satisfying as TV gets: gorgeously produced, marvelously acted and written with a sense of high drama amid generous displays of wit."  Matt Roush, TV Guide
"...Hooper has a straightforward style that gives flesh-and-blood dimension to names from history books."  New York Daily News
"A rich, intelligent and often moving miniseries."  Robert Abele, LA Weekly
"Wonderful...beautifully realized..."  The New Yorker
"The filmmakers, including executive producer Tom Hanks, have attempted to re-create and enliven history--and they succeed grandly."  Tom Shales, The Washington Post
 


Editor's Note

This epic miniseries from HBO takes viewers inside the incredible life of John Adams, the second president of the United States. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by David McCullough, the seven-part series follow Adams (Paul Giamatti, SIDEWAYS) during his leadership of America during some of its most turbulent times. It also captures his profound relationship with his wife Abigail (Laura Linney, YOU CAN COUNT ON ME), one of history's great love stories. From the Boston Massacre--where Adams defended the accused British soldiers--to his role in the Revolution and framing the Constitution, Adams showed himself to be an uncommon man, following his convictions while also facing his own personal demons. It's a story of tragedy, love, war, friendship, freedom, liberty, and a uniquely American life.