1776
Seen it?1972 | 141 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Lion in Winter or Zulu, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 133K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter H. Hunt
- William DanielsJohn Adams
- Howard Da SilvaDr. Benjamin Franklin
- Ken HowardThomas Jefferson
- Blythe DannerMartha Jefferson
- Donald MaddenJohn Dickinson (PA)
- John CullumEdward Rutledge (SC)
- David FordCongressional President John Hancock (MA)
- Ron HolgateRichard Henry Lee (VA)
- Emory BassJames Wilson (PA)
- Virginia VestoffAbigail Adams