A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in the Sun

The prize-winning drama that warms the screen with its people and its passions...

7.7 /10 143 votes
May 28, 1961 2h 8m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Daniel Petrie
Writers Lorraine Hansberry, Lorraine Hansberry
Studio Columbia Pictures
Rating 7.7/10
Language EN
Budget $1,500,000

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Cast & Crew

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Walter Lee Younger

Claudia McNeil

Claudia McNeil

Lena Younger

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Ruth Younger

Diana Sands

Diana Sands

Beneatha Younger

Ivan Dixon

Ivan Dixon

Asagai

John Fiedler

John Fiedler

Mark Lindner

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

George Murchison

Steven Perry

Steven Perry

Travis Younger

Joel Fluellen

Joel Fluellen

Bobo

Louis Terrel

Herman

Roy Glenn

Roy Glenn

Willie Harris

George DeNormand

Employer (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

A Raisin in the Sun was released on May 28, 1961.

The runtime of A Raisin in the Sun is 2h 8m.

A Raisin in the Sun is a Drama, Romance movie.

A Raisin in the Sun has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

A Raisin in the Sun is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

A Raisin in the Sun was directed by Daniel Petrie.

The main cast of A Raisin in the Sun includes Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee.

A Raisin in the Sun is originally in English.