Roots

2016 · Miniseries · TV-MA · 120 min · ★ 6.9 · 90% critics

DramaAction & AdventureHistory

This miniseries follows an African man taken from his home and forced into slavery in America, then traces the lasting impact on the generations that follow. It’s a sweeping, emotional look at survival, identity, and family history across decades of hardship and resilience.

Based on Roots: The Saga of an American Family

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Years: 2016
Release date: 2016-05-30
Network: History
Language: English
Rated: TV-MA
Runtime: 120 min
Max quality: HD
Critic score: 90/100
TMDB rating: 6.9/10 (176 votes)
Budget: $50,000,000

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You may like this if you want an intense, emotional historical drama about slavery and family legacy, similar in spirit to Underground; Not for you if you avoid graphic violence, bleak subject matter, or stories that can feel relentlessly harsh.

Pros: powerful emotional story; vivid settings and music; strong performances | Cons: very graphic violence; sometimes too gloomy; historical accuracy questioned