Roots(2016)
Your name is your shield.
Roots Synopsis
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
Roots (2016) is a drama and action & adventure series that premiered on May 30, 2016, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker and Laurence Fishburne. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 180 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2016-05-30
- Last aired:
- 2016-06-02
- Producers:
- Will Packer, Mark Wolper, Marc Toberoff
Roots (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Roots before you start streaming.
Roots Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Roots.
Roots: The Journey Begins with a Name | History
Trailer
Roots (2016) Mini-Series Full Trailer [HD]
Trailer
Roots Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Executive produced by Will Packer, Mark Wolper and Marc Toberoff.
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Roots Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 180 ratings.
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Roots – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Roots?
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Roots (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Roots are there?
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Roots has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on May 30, 2016.
Is Roots still running?
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No. Roots is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on June 2, 2016.
Who is in the cast of Roots?
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Roots (2016) stars Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne and Babs Olusanmokun. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Roots any good?
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Roots (2016) is rated 6.9 out of 10 from 180 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and action & adventure series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Roots trailer?
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The official Roots trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.