Roots
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
Watch trailerWhere to watch in 🇺🇸 United States
Top cast
Malachi Kirby
Kunta Kinte
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Tom Lea
Forest Whitaker
Fiddler
Laurence Fishburne
Alex Haley
Babs Olusanmokun
Omoro Kinte
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Roots online?
As of August 5, 2026, Roots is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Tubi TV in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Roots on Netflix?
No — Roots is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Tubi TV instead.
Can I rent or buy Roots online?
Yes. In United States, Roots is available for digital purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Roots?
As of August 5, 2026, Roots is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Italy, Russia, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 5, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
