Roots (1977): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Roots: streaming options, cast and core facts.
Roots (1977) — an evergreen reference for this TV series: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The Saga of an American Family.
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
About Roots
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.
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- Roots: The Next Generations
- Alex Haley's Queen
- The Blue and the Gray
- Parenthood
- The Bible
- Brothers and Sisters
- The Long Song
- The Thorn Birds
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Roots?
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Who is in the cast of Roots?
See the cast section above for the main cast of Roots.
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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