6.8
Is Roots worth watching?
71
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.8).
71
GoodGoodWatch scoreSummary
Melvyn Solomons has a promising career in dentistry but he wants to pursue art school.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
- Graphic violence bothers you
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.
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Crew
- Directors
- Keith Farthing
- Written by
- Maurice Gran, Laurence Marks
- Produced by
- Keith Farthing
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Facts
September 11, 1981 · October 16, 1981 · Ended
- First aired
- September 11, 1981
- Last aired
- October 16, 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Comedy
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Roots worth watching?"
Questions about Roots
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Roots okay for kids?
ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch Roots?
3 h
About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1981 to 1981.
Will Roots make me laugh?
Serious
Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.
Is Roots plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.