Where to watch Roots(1977)
In the United States, Roots isn't included with any subscription, but you can buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.
Where to stream Roots
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Roots plot summary
The Saga of an American Family.
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.
Details
- First aired
- January 23, 1977
- Episode runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Drama
- Created by
- Alex Haley
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Network
- ABC
- Status
- Ended
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 253 votes
Roots trailer
Cast
John AmosOlder Kunta Kinte
Olivia ColeMathilda Moore
Ben VereenChicken Joe Moore
Madge SinclairBelle Reynolds
FAQ
Where can I watch Roots?
In the United States, Roots isn't included with any subscription, but you can buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.
Can I rent or buy Roots?
Yes. In the United States you can buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.
How many seasons does Roots have?
Roots has 1 season and 8 episodes. Status: ended.
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