Showing Roots (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, Showing Roots is a comedy and drama film directed by Michael Wilson, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the year 1977, two women look to integrate their small town, inspired by the miniseries "Roots" as it hits the airwaves.
Who’s in it. Showing Roots stars Maggie Grace as Violet, Uzo Aduba as Pearl, Viva Bianca as Dee and Adam Brody as Bud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Showing Roots has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Showing Roots page.
If you liked it. Fans of Showing Roots tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Showing Roots (2016)?
- In US, Showing Roots is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Showing Roots worth watching?
- Showing Roots holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Showing Roots?
- Showing Roots stars Maggie Grace, Uzo Aduba, Viva Bianca, Adam Brody and Elizabeth McGovern.
- When was Showing Roots released?
- Showing Roots was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.