Roots (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1954, Roots is a drama film directed by Benito Alazraki, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Four independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and La Potranca (The Filly). In El Tuerto, a one eyed boy is relentlessly bullied by his mates. His religious mother asks God to make the boy's eyes equal. The outcome is tragic.
Who’s in it. Roots stars Juan de la Cruz as Esteban (segment "Las vacas"), Rafael Ramírez as The Cousin (segment "Las vacas"), Conchita Montes as The City Woman (segment "Las vacas") and Eduardo Urruchua as The City Man (segment "Las vacas"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Roots has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roots page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roots tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roots (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roots change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roots worth watching?
- Roots holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roots?
- Roots stars Juan de la Cruz, Rafael Ramírez, Conchita Montes, Eduardo Urruchua and Olimpia Alazraki.
- When was Roots released?
- Roots was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.