John Adams
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.
Where to stream John Adams
Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about John Adams
Where can I watch John Adams in the United States?
John Adams is available to stream on HBO Max in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is John Adams on HBO Max?
Yes. John Adams is streaming on HBO Max in the United States.
Can I watch John Adams for free?
Not free in the United States right now. John Adams needs a subscription to HBO Max, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for John Adams?
John Adams scores 7.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in John Adams?
John Adams stars Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane, Danny Huston, and David Morse. Kirk Ellis is the creator.
How many seasons of John Adams are there?
John Adams has 1 season and 7 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of John Adams?
All 7 episodes of John Adams add up to about 7 hours at roughly 60 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 4 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 2 days.
What network is John Adams on?
John Adams airs on HBO, and is produced by Mid Atlantic Films, Playtone, and HBO Films.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.