A Raisin in the Sun (1961)
A Raisin in the Sun is a 1961 drama movie directed by Daniel Petrie, with a running time of 2h 8m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil and Ruby Dee.
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.
Quick answers
What is A Raisin in the Sun about?
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.
When was A Raisin in the Sun released?
A Raisin in the Sun was released on 28 May 1961.
How long is A Raisin in the Sun?
A Raisin in the Sun runs 2h 8m.
Who made A Raisin in the Sun?
A Raisin in the Sun was directed by Daniel Petrie.
Where can I watch A Raisin in the Sun?
A Raisin in the Sun is available on TCM, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch A Raisin in the Sun
Stream: TCM, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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 as Herman
- Roy Glenn as Willie Harris
- George DeNormand as Employer (uncredited)