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A Raisin in the Sun

2008Movie2 h 11 min

DramaTV Movie
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes86%70%
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes86%70%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Kenny Leon
Written by
Paris Qualles, Lorraine Hansberry
Produced by
John M. Eckert
Music by
Mervyn Warren

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Facts

February 25, 2008 · 2 h 11 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
February 25, 2008
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
25 countries

Tropes

False Friend, Foil, Despair Event Horizon +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Raisin in the Sun?"

Questions about A Raisin in the Sun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Raisin in the Sun?

Tubi TV

In the United States, A Raisin in the Sun is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is A Raisin in the Sun worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is A Raisin in the Sun okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Raisin in the Sun plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does A Raisin in the Sun use?

False FriendFoilDespair Event HorizonIdiot BallGreedImportant HaircutMood WhiplashDespair SpeechAffably EvilBig Bad DuumvirateSay My NameInferiority Superiority Complexand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including False Friend, Foil, and Despair Event Horizon.