Roots (2016): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Roots: streaming options, cast and core facts.
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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Malachi Kirby as Kunta Kinte; Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Tom Lea; Forest Whitaker as Fiddler; Laurence Fishburne as Alex Haley; Babs Olusanmokun as Omoro Kinte
About Roots
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Roots?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Roots?
Malachi Kirby as Kunta Kinte; Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Tom Lea; Forest Whitaker as Fiddler; Laurence Fishburne as Alex Haley; Babs Olusanmokun as Omoro Kinte
Is this Roots guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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