Roots (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1987, Roots is a drama film directed by Karaman Mgeladze, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. In the hot summer of 1917, the nineteen-year-old peasant Georgy Zakareishvili left his village in search of work and, settling on a French ship, soon found himself in Paris, where he married a Frenchwoman. Modest wealth, beloved wife, sons and a faithful friend helped him to endure separation from his homeland. When the opportunity came to his homeland, George was already old and could not postpone the upcoming meeting with his native Georgia. He tried to convey his love to his grandson George: he sang folk songs, taught Georgian, talked about the people of his village. And now, in fulfillment of his grandfather’s orders, George the Younger took his ashes to his homeland...
Who’s in it. Roots stars Dodo Abashidze as Giorgi Zakareishvili, Soso Jachvliani as Young Giorgi Zakareishvili, Ia Parulava as Young Madleni and Laurence Ragon as Madleni, 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 (1987)?
- 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 Dodo Abashidze, Soso Jachvliani, Ia Parulava, Laurence Ragon and Laurence Ragon.
- When was Roots released?
- Roots was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.