Roots
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
Where to stream Roots
Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
Roots: The Journey Begins with a Name | History
Roots (2016) Mini-Series Full Trailer [HD]
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Frequently asked questions about Roots
Where can I watch Roots in the United States?
Roots is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Roots on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Roots is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Tubi TV.
Can I watch Roots for free?
Roots streams free with ads in the United States on Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Roots?
Roots scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Roots?
Roots stars Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne, and Babs Olusanmokun.
How many seasons of Roots are there?
Roots has 1 season and 4 episodes, and is ended.
What network is Roots on?
Roots airs on History, and is produced by A+E Studios, Will Packer Productions, and Wolper Organization.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.