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Grassroots

5.220121h 38mRMovieComedyDrama

Grant Cogswell, a liberal music critic decides to run for city council against a popular black incumbent and is assisted by a reporter who recently lost his job. Initially given no chance, things turn dark when Cogswell makes it into the general election. Based on a true story.

DirectorStephen Gyllenhaal

WritersStephen Gyllenhaal·Justin Rhodes

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal

Jason Biggs

Joel David Moore

Joel David Moore

Lauren Ambrose

Cobie Smulders

Tom Arnold

Todd Stashwick

D.C. Pierson

Emily Bergl

Theresa Glendon

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer

Michael Nardelli

Michael Nardelli

Noah Harpster

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Grassroots isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Grassroots on Netflix?

No, Grassroots is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Grassroots on Amazon Prime Video?

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Grassroots isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.