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The Rootman
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Yannick Barel, Benjamin Maurer. With Adeline Waser, Joseph Wallace, Yannick Barel.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In the deepening twilight of the autumn forest, seven-year-old Lilly is searching for her older sister, Nora. Guided by the light of the Rootman – an enigmatic being – she encounters the mysterious inhabitants of the woods. Will Lilly find her sister?
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7.3/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTIn the deepening twilight of the autumn forest, seven-year-old Lilly is searching for her older sister, Nora. Guided by the light of the Rootman – an enigmatic being –…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Rootman.
MoviHero lists September 2, 2026 as the release date for The Rootman. Yannick Barel, Benjamin Maurer are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Adeline Waser as Lilly, Joseph Wallace as The Rootman, Yannick Barel as The Frog, Mahayla Gundlach-Graham as Nora. A trailer is available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 2, 2026
GenresMystery · Family · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime4m
DirectorsYannick Barel, Benjamin Maurer
CastAdeline Waser as Lilly, Joseph Wallace as The Rootman, Yannick Barel as The Frog, Mahayla Gundlach-Graham as Nora
TrailerAvailable on this page
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Is The Rootman right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Rootman runs 4m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero estimate: 7.3/10. Provisional MoviHero estimate based on genre averages from 642 rated movies in our catalog. Small genre samples are pulled toward the catalog average. This is not an audience rating or a review of this movie; its eventual rating may differ substantially.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending8/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
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