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Roots

6.920161 seasonTV-MATV SeriesDramaAction & Adventure

An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.

ProducersWill Packer·Ann Kindberg

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
May 30, 2016 3.6
E2
Part 2
May 31, 2016 2.2
E3
Part 3
Jun 1, 2016 2.2
E4
Part 4
Jun 2, 2016 2.6

Cast

MKMalachi Kirby
Malachi Kirby
Kunta Kinte
JMJonathan Rhys Meyers
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Tom Lea
FWForest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
Fiddler
LFLaurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne
Alex Haley
BOBabs Olusanmokun
Babs Olusanmokun
Omoro Kinte

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Roots — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Roots?

Roots is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Roots on Netflix?

No, Roots is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Roots on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Roots is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Roots for free?

Roots is available on Amazon Prime Video in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Roots?

Roots has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of Roots out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Roots are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Roots?

No — Roots ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is Roots based on?

Roots is based on Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley.