Roots
Created by Alex Haley
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Roots online?
Roots is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
Is Roots on Netflix?
No — Roots is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.
Can I rent or buy Roots online?
Yes. In United States, Roots is available for digital purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Roots?
Roots is not currently included with a streaming subscription in any of the countries we track, though it may be available to rent or buy digitally.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
