

By the Roots
2026, English. Directed by Madison Young.
Madison Young, a queer gallerist and sexual revolutionary, returns to Southern Ohio to confront her past, conservative family, and emotional landmines with her partner James.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 18 April 2026
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Madison Young
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By the Roots runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
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By the Roots is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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By the Roots isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 April 2026. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed By the Roots?
By the Roots (2026) was directed by Madison Young and stars Emily Robinson, Ally Sheedy, Margaret Cho.