Roots: The Gift
1988, English. Directed by Kevin Hooks.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Kevin HooksDirector
- LeVar BurtonKunta Kinte
- Louis Gossett Jr.Fiddler
- Avery BrooksCletus Moyer
- Kate MulgrewHattie Carraway
- Shaun CassidyEdmund Parker, Jr.
- John McMartinEdmund Parker, Sr.
- Jerry HardinWilliam Reynolds
- Annabella PriceSarah Parker
- Michael LearnedAmelia Parker
- Fran BennettMay
- Tim RussMarcellus
- Jimmie F. SkaggsScarvie
Details
- Released
- 11 December 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Eyre
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Roots: The Gift: quick answers
Is Roots: The Gift worth watching?
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How long is Roots: The Gift?
Roots: The Gift runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Roots: The Gift have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Roots: The Gift. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Roots: The Gift parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Roots: The Gift is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Roots: The Gift on?
Roots: The Gift isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Roots: The Gift?
If you liked Roots: The Gift, try The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, The Eichmann Show, The Scarlet and the Black.
Who directed Roots: The Gift?
Roots: The Gift (1988) was directed by Kevin Hooks and stars LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr., Avery Brooks.