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Roots

19921h 50mMovieDramaTV Movie

Presentation of Arnold Wesker's play of the 1950s. A young girl returns to her family home in Norfolk, having been educated in cultural and political matters by her boyfriend Ronnie. Through trying to pass on what she has learned, she discovers her own voice and views.

DirectorSimon Curtis
WriterArnold Wesker

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Cast · Directed by Simon Curtis

JHJane Horrocks
Jane Horrocks
Beatie Bryant
ISImelda Staunton
Imelda Staunton
Jenny Beales
TSTimothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Jimmy Beales
PFPam Ferris
Pam Ferris
Mrs Bryant
EHEwan Hooper
Ewan Hooper
Mr Bryant
CEChristopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston
Frankie Bryant
AAAdie Allen
Adie Allen
Pearl Bryant
BPBryan Pringle
Bryan Pringle
Stan Mann
KO
Keith Osborn
Mr Healey

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Roots hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 16, 1993. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.