Roots: The Gift (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1988, Roots: The Gift is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Kevin Hooks, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. On Christmas Eve 1770, a young African warrior, who three years prior had been captured and sold into slavery in America, leads a desperate group of runaway slaves as they attempt to reach freedom in the North.
Who’s in it. Roots: The Gift stars LeVar Burton as Kunta Kinte, Louis Gossett Jr. as Fiddler, Jerry Hardin as Reynolds and Kate Mulgrew as Hattie Carraway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Roots: The Gift has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roots: The Gift page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roots: The Gift tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roots: The Gift (1988)?
- In US, Roots: The Gift is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Roots: The Gift worth watching?
- Roots: The Gift holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Roots: The Gift?
- Roots: The Gift stars LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr., Jerry Hardin, Kate Mulgrew and Shaun Cassidy.
- When was Roots: The Gift released?
- Roots: The Gift was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.