Where to watch Roots in Canada
Roots is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 May 2026.
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Overview
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Roots in Canada?+
In Canada, Roots is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Roots on Netflix?+
Roots is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How many seasons of Roots are there?+
Roots has 1 season and 8 episodes in total.
When did Roots come out?+
Roots is a 1977 web series created by Alex Haley.
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