John Adams

John Adams is a sprawling HBO miniseries event that depicts the extraordinary life and times of one of America's least understood, and most underestimated, founding fathers: the second President of the United States, John Adams. Starring Paul Giamatti (Sideways, Cinderella Man, HBOs American Spendor) in the title role and Laura Linney (You Can Count on Me, Kinsey) as Adams devoted wife Abigail, John Adams chronicles the extraordinary life journey of one of the primary shapers of our independence and government, whose legacy has often been eclipsed by more flamboyant contemporaries like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin.

Set against the backdrop of a nation's stormy birth, this sweeping miniseries is a moving love story, a gripping narrative, and a fascinating study of human nature. Above all, at a time when the nation is increasingly polarized politically, this story celebrates the shared values of liberty and freedom upon which this country was built.

Movie Details

Cast: Laura Linney, Justin Theroux, Paul Giamatti, David Morse, Rufus Sewell, Madeline Taylor, Clancy O'Connor, Tom Wilkinson, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, John Dossett, Danny Huston, Stephen Dillane, Steven Hinkle, Sarah Polley
Running time: 560 min
DVD Aspect Ratios: 1.78:1

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DVD Features:

• Documentary
• Behind-the-Scene Featurettes
• Production Notes

DVD International release dates:
North America: Jun 10, 08