Roots
“Your name is your shield.”
Where to watch Roots in United States
Roots is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 21 September 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 180 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Roots in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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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 United States?+
In United States, you can stream Roots on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.
Is Roots on Netflix?+
Roots is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
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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