Grass Roots (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film

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Released in 1992, Grass Roots is a thriller, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Jerry London, running about 155 minutes.

What it’s about. This sequel to the 1983 miniseries, "Chiefs," continues the saga of the Lee family with Will Lee, an ambitious Georgia lawyer running for the U.S. Senate at the same time he is forced by a local judge to defend a young man in a murder trial. On top of this, he becomes the target of an assassin hired by a white-supremacist organization.

Who’s in it. Grass Roots stars Corbin Bernsen as Will Lee, Reginald VelJohnson as Det. Mickey Henderson, John Glover as Harold Perkerson / Jason Ross and Donzaleigh Abernathy as Cora Mae Turner, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grass Roots page.

If you liked it. Fans of Grass Roots tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Grass Roots (1992)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Grass Roots change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Grass Roots?
Grass Roots stars Corbin Bernsen, Reginald VelJohnson, John Glover, Donzaleigh Abernathy and Claude Akins.
When was Grass Roots released?
Grass Roots was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.