John Adams (2008)
The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years.
Cast: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, John Dossett, Stephen Dillane, Sarah Polley, Samuel Barnett, David Morse, Andrew Scott, Danny Huston, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Steven Hinkle, Madeline Taylor, Mamie Gummer, Kevin Trainor, Tom Wilkinson, Michael Hall D'Addario, Rufus Sewell, Justin Theroux, Judith Magre, Brennan Brown, Tom Beckett, Jules Croiset, Sieger Sloot, Lex van Delden, Zeljko Ivanek, John Keating, Thomas Langston, Timmy Sherrill, Lucas N. Hall, James Judice, Tim Seip
Peacefield
While in retirement in Peacefield, Adams looks back at his public life with some regrets and has to deal with tragedy in his personal life.
Unnecessary War
After Adams becomes President continues Washington's policy of neutrality between England and France despite opposition inside his own cabinet.
Unite or Die
Frustrated in his undefined role as Vice-President, Adams is at odds with Jefferson over his support of a strong central government.
Reunion
Adams is able to secure a loan from the Dutch for his fledgling country as Abigail joins him in France has he helps negotiate the peace treaty.
Don't Tread on Me
John and John Quincy sail to France to join Benjamin Franklin as part of the American mission but Adams' blunt style is ill-suited to diplomacy.
Independence
After the Battles of Lexington and Concord Adams becomes the voice for independence at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
Join or Die
Firebrand Sam Adams tries to dissuade cousin John from defending redcoats in the Boston Massacre, but later John changes his mind and joins the revolutionary cause.