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A Raisin in the Sun

620082h 11mKenny Leon
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 86%

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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.

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What is A Raisin in the Sun (2008) 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 stars in A Raisin in the Sun?

A Raisin in the Sun stars Sean Combs (Walter Lee Younger), Sanaa Lathan (Beneatha Younger), Audra McDonald (Ruth Younger), Phylicia Rashād (Lena Younger), Bill Nunn (Bobo). The film was directed by Kenny Leon.

How long is A Raisin in the Sun?

A Raisin in the Sun has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated 6.

Is A Raisin in the Sun worth watching?

A Raisin in the Sun holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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