President Adams tries desperately to keep the nation out of war; Adams disowns his alcoholic son, Charles; Jefferson claims the presidency after Adams fails to win a second term.
Director:

Tom Hooper
Cast:

Paul Giamatti

Laura Linney

Stephen Dillane

Danny Huston

Tom Wilkinson

Sarah Polley

David Morse

Rufus Sewell

John Dossett

Samuel Barnett

Kevin Trainor

Mamie Gummer

John Curran