A Raisin in the Sun (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1961, A Raisin in the Sun is a drama and romance film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 128 minutes. “The prize-winning drama that warms the screen with its people and its passions...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. A Raisin in the Sun stars Sidney Poitier as Walter Lee Younger, Claudia McNeil as Lena Younger, Ruby Dee as Ruth Younger and Diana Sands as Beneatha Younger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, A Raisin in the Sun has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (1961)?
- In US, A Raisin in the Sun is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Raisin in the Sun?
- A Raisin in the Sun stars Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands and Stephen Perry.
- When was A Raisin in the Sun released?
- A Raisin in the Sun was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.