Roots
“Your name is your shield.”
Where to watch Roots in Australia
Roots is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fetch TV in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 May 2026.
About Roots
Roots is a 2016 web series in the Drama and Action & Adventure genres, starring Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Forest Whitaker. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes, and originally aired on History. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 174 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Roots in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Roots trailer
Overview
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
Seasons (1)
- Season 14 episodes · 2016
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Roots in Australia?+
In Australia, Roots is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fetch TV. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Roots on Netflix?+
Roots is not on Netflix in Australia right now.
How many seasons of Roots are there?+
Roots has 1 season and 4 episodes in total.
Who stars in Roots?+
Roots stars Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne and Babs Olusanmokun.
When did Roots come out?+
Roots is a 2016 web series.
What genre is Roots?+
Roots is Drama and Action & Adventure series.
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