# Where to watch Roots (1977) in the UK

> Roots (1977) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1977  
**Runtime:** 90 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.4/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T10:54:53.945Z)  

## Synopsis

The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was first told in his 1976 bestseller Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil War United States, over 100 years later. This 1977 miniseries eventually won 9 Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award, and still stands as the most watched miniseries in U.S. history.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Roots)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Roots&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Roots in the UK?**

Roots (1977) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Roots?**

Yes. Roots can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of Roots on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Roots on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Roots is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/13555/roots-1977
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/enNlryvjiyPLhIZNgAmzVrHGiMG.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/13555/roots-1977.json

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