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Root

2014Movie1 h 25 min

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

Summary

26-year-old Amalia sets out on a voyage with nine-year-old Cristóbal through the remote landscapes of southern Chile with the intention of finding the boy's father. The search will turn into a journey through each of their personal histories.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Crew

Directed by
Matías Rojas Valencia
Written by
Matías Rojas Valencia
Produced by
Matías Rojas Valencia, Gabriela Larraín

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Facts

August 21, 2014 · 1 h 25 min · Drama

Released
August 21, 2014
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Chile
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Root?"

Questions about Root

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Root?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Root worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6).

Is Root okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Root plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Root in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.