Where to watch Roots: The Next Generations in United States
Roots: The Next Generations is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 May 2026.
About Roots: The Next Generations
Roots: The Next Generations is a 1979 web series in the Drama genre, created by Alex Haley. It spans 1 season and 7 episodes, and originally aired on ABC. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 35 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Roots: The Next Generations in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Roots: The Next Generations is a television miniseries, introduced in 1979, continuing, from 1882 to the 1960s, the fictionalized story of the family of Alex Haley and their life in Henning, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, USA. This sequel to the 1977 miniseries is based on the last seven chapters of Haley's novel entitled Roots: The Saga of an American Family plus additional material by Haley. Roots: The Next Generations was produced with a budget of $16.6 million, nearly three times as large as that of the original.
Seasons (1)
- Miniseries7 episodes · 1979
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Roots: The Next Generations in United States?+
In United States, Roots: The Next Generations is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Roots: The Next Generations on Netflix?+
Roots: The Next Generations is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How many seasons of Roots: The Next Generations are there?+
Roots: The Next Generations has 1 season and 7 episodes in total.
When did Roots: The Next Generations come out?+
Roots: The Next Generations is a 1979 web series created by Alex Haley.
What genre is Roots: The Next Generations?+
Roots: The Next Generations is Drama series.
Who created Roots: The Next Generations?+
Roots: The Next Generations was created by Alex Haley.
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