The Rootman
2026, English. Directed by Yannick Barel & Benjamin Maurer & Alizée Gerber.
In the deepening twilight of the autumn forest, seven-year-old Lilly is searching for her older sister, Nora. Guided by the light of the Rootman – an enigmatic being – she encounters the mysterious inhabitants of the woods. Will Lilly find her sister?
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- 0h 4m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 2 September 2026
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- Benjamin Maurer
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The Rootman runs 4 minutes (0h 4m).
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The Rootman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 September 2026. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rootman?
If you liked The Rootman, try Nocturna, Tinker Bell, Epic.
Who directed The Rootman?
The Rootman (2026) was directed by Yannick Barel and Benjamin Maurer and Alizée Gerber and stars Adeline Waser, Joseph Wallace, Joseph Wallace.