A Raisin in the Sun(1961)
The prize-winning drama that warms the screen with its people and its passions...
A Raisin in the Sun Synopsis
Walter Lee Younger is a young man struggling with his station in life. Sharing a tiny apartment with his wife, son, sister and mother, he seems like an imprisoned man. Until, that is, the family gets an unexpected financial windfall.
A Raisin in the Sun (1961) is a drama and romance film directed by Daniel Petrie, released on May 28, 1961 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee and Diana Sands. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 152 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Petrie
- Writers:
- Lorraine Hansberry, Lorraine Hansberry
- Producers:
- Ronald H. Gilbert, David Susskind, Philip Rose
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lawton Jr.
- Composer:
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
A Raisin in the Sun (1961) Trailer
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A Raisin in the Sun Videos & Clips
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A Raisin in the Sun (1961) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Sidney Poitier on A RAISIN IN THE SUN Writer Lorraine Hansberry
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A RAISIN IN THE SUN and the American Dream | On Film
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Louis Gossett Jr. salutes his A Raisin In The Sun co-star Sidney Poitier
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Sidney Poitier: AFI Movie Club: A Tribute to Sidney Poitier - A RAISIN IN THE SUN
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Bill Duke on A RAISIN IN THE SUN
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A Raisin in the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sidney Poitier
as Walter Lee Younger
Claudia McNeil
as Lena Younger
Ruby Dee
as Ruth Younger
Diana Sands
as Beneatha Younger
Ivan Dixon
as Asagai
John Fiedler
as Mark Lindner
Louis Gossett Jr.
as George Murchison
Steven Perry
as Travis Younger
Joel Fluellen
as Bobo
- Louis Terrel
Louis Terrel
as Herman
Roy Glenn
as Willie Harris
- George DeNormand
George DeNormand
as Employer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Petrie, written by Lorraine Hansberry and Lorraine Hansberry, produced by Ronald H. Gilbert, David Susskind and Philip Rose.
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A Raisin in the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 152 ratings.
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A Raisin in the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Raisin in the Sun online?
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A Raisin in the Sun (1961) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Raisin in the Sun?
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The main cast of A Raisin in the Sun (1961) includes Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands and Ivan Dixon. The film was directed by Daniel Petrie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Raisin in the Sun released?
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A Raisin in the Sun was released on May 28, 1961 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is A Raisin in the Sun worth watching?
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A Raisin in the Sun (1961) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 152 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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