The Rootman(2026)
The Rootman Synopsis
In the deepening twilight of the autumn forest, seven-year-old Lilly is searching for her older sister, Nora. Guided by the light of the Rootman – an enigmatic being – she encounters the mysterious inhabitants of the woods. Will Lilly find her sister?
The Rootman (2026) is a animation, fantasy, family and mystery film directed by Yannick Barel, released on September 2, 2026 with a runtime of 4m. It stars Adeline Waser, Joseph Wallace, Joseph Wallace and Yannick Barel.
- Director:
- Yannick Barel
- Writers:
- Benjamin Maurer, Yannick Barel, Joseph Wallace
- Producers:
- Jürgen Haas
- Cinematographer:
- Yannick Barel
- Status:
- Released
The Rootman (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Rootman before you stream it.
The Rootman Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Adeline Waser
Adeline Waser
as Lilly
Joseph Wallace
as The Rootman
Joseph Wallace
as The Rabbit
Yannick Barel
as The Frog
- Mahayla Gundlach-Graham
Mahayla Gundlach-Graham
as Nora
Key crew
Directed by Yannick Barel, written by Benjamin Maurer, Yannick Barel and Joseph Wallace, produced by Jürgen Haas.
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The Rootman – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Rootman?
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The main cast of The Rootman (2026) includes Adeline Waser, Joseph Wallace, Joseph Wallace, Yannick Barel and Mahayla Gundlach-Graham. The film was directed by Yannick Barel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rootman released?
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The Rootman was released on September 2, 2026 and runs for 4m.
Is there a trailer for The Rootman?
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Yes. The official The Rootman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.