Roots (1977)
Overview
The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was first told in his 1976 bestseller Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil War United States, over 100 years later. This 1977 miniseries eventually won 9 Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award, and still stands as the most watched miniseries in U.S. history.
Where to watch Roots
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | — | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | — | Apple TV |
| South Korea | Watcha | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Roots in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Roots about?
The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was first told in his 1976 bestseller Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil War United States, over 100 years later. This 1977 miniseries eventually won 9 Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award, and still stands as the most watched miniseries in U.S. history. Roots is a Drama series, first aired on 1977-01-23, 1 season and 8 episodes.
Is Roots worth watching?
TMDB users rate Roots 7.4 out of 10 from 256 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Roots?
In South Korea, Roots streams on Watcha. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Alex Haley
Cast
- John Amos as Older Kunta Kinte
- Olivia Cole as Mathilda Moore
- Ben Vereen as Chicken Joe Moore
- Madge Sinclair as Belle Reynolds
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Sources
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