A Raisin in the Sun (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2008, A Raisin in the Sun is a drama film directed by Kenny Leon, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. Dreams can make a life worth living, but they can also be dashed by bad decisions. This is the crossroads whare the Younger family find themselves when their father passes away and leaves them with $10,000 in life insurance money. Should they buy a new home for the family? Perhaps a liquor store? While no choice is easy, life on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s is even harder.
Who’s in it. A Raisin in the Sun stars Sean Combs as Walter Lee Younger, Sanaa Lathan as Beneatha Younger, Audra McDonald as Ruth Younger and Phylicia Rashād as Lena Younger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Raisin in the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Raisin in the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Raisin in the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Raisin in the Sun (2008)?
- In GB, A Raisin in the Sun is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Raisin in the Sun worth watching?
- A Raisin in the Sun holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Raisin in the Sun?
- A Raisin in the Sun stars Sean Combs, Sanaa Lathan, Audra McDonald, Phylicia Rashād and Bill Nunn.
- When was A Raisin in the Sun released?
- A Raisin in the Sun was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.