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By the Roots (2026)

Movie 111 min

Drama

Madison Young, a queer gallerist and sexual revolutionary, returns to Southern Ohio to confront her past, conservative family, and emotional landmines with her partner James.

Madison Young Director Madison Young Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 18, 2026
Runtime
111 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt33505215
Language
Studio
Capsaicinco, Boycott Entertainment, Bay Bridge Productions Inc., Empress in Lavender Media

Themes

Cast

Emily Robinson Emily Robinson Madison Young Ally Sheedy Ally Sheedy Barb Heisler Margaret Cho Margaret Cho Janine Sorrel Brant Daugherty Brant Daugherty James Mogul Casey Calvert Casey Calvert Christa Jiz Lee Jiz Lee Gauge Lea Robinson Frankie Josephine Chiang Josephine Chiang Blake Rose McAvoy Carrie Jenna Harwood Amanda Wyatt Denny Wyatt Denny Uncle Fred David Kubicka Richard Nessa Dougherty Nessa Dougherty Young Tina

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Frequently asked questions

What is By the Roots about?
Madison Young, a queer gallerist and sexual revolutionary, returns to Southern Ohio to confront her past, conservative family, and emotional landmines with her partner James.
Who directed By the Roots?
By the Roots was directed by Madison Young.
Who stars in By the Roots?
By the Roots stars Emily Robinson, Ally Sheedy, Margaret Cho, Brant Daugherty.
When was By the Roots released?
By the Roots is a 2026 drama film.
Where can I watch By the Roots?
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