Roots Search (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1986, Roots Search is a horror, animation and science fiction film directed by Hisashi Sugai, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. When a research crew in deep space discovers the desolate ship "Green Planet" that warps into their area, they encounter Buzz, the commander and sole surivor of the ship. Being too incapacitated to make them aware of the situation of his ship, the research team will soon discover that they have found something far, far worse...
Who’s in it. Roots Search stars Kenyu Horiuchi as Buzz (voice), Keiko Han as Moira (voice), Yusaku Yara as Alien X (voice) and Osamu Kobayashi as Marcus (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Roots Search has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roots Search page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roots Search tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roots Search (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roots Search change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roots Search worth watching?
- Roots Search holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roots Search?
- Roots Search stars Kenyu Horiuchi, Keiko Han, Yusaku Yara, Osamu Kobayashi and Banjo Ginga.
- When was Roots Search released?
- Roots Search was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.