A Raisin in the Sun
1989, English. Directed by Bill Duke.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Bill DukeDirector
- Starletta DuPoisRuth Younger
- Lou FergusonJoseph Asagai
- John FiedlerKarl Lindner
- Danny GloverWalter Lee Younger
- Stephen McKinley HendersonBobo
- Kimble JoynerTravis Younger
- Helen MartinMrs. Johnson
- Joseph C. PhillipsGeorge Murchison
- Esther RolleLena 'Mama' Younger
- Kim YanceyBeneatha 'Bennie' Younger
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1989
- Country
- United States of America
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What A Raisin in the Sun is based on
A Raisin in the Sun is adapted from a play or musical.
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How long is A Raisin in the Sun?
A Raisin in the Sun runs 171 minutes (2h 51m).
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Which OTT platform is A Raisin in the Sun on?
A Raisin in the Sun isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1989. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Raisin in the Sun?
If you liked A Raisin in the Sun, try American Son, A Wife's Nightmare, My Dinner with Hervé.
Who directed A Raisin in the Sun?
A Raisin in the Sun (1989) was directed by Bill Duke and stars Starletta DuPois, Lou Ferguson, John Fiedler.
What is A Raisin in the Sun based on?
A Raisin in the Sun is adapted from a play or musical.