Movie

A Raisin in the Sun

“The prize-winning drama that warms the screen with its people and its passions...”

★ 7.7(149)19612h 8m

A Raisin in the Sun is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Belgium. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch A Raisin in the Sun

🇧🇪 Belgium

Good to know

Director: Daniel Petrie
Release date: 1961-05-28
Runtime: 2h 8m
Language: English
Budget: $1,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

A Raisin in the Sun — trailer

About A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in the Sun is a 1961 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Daniel Petrie, starring Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil and Ruby Dee. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 149 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Raisin in the Sun in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Sidney Poitier

Walter Lee Younger

Claudia McNeil

Lena Younger

Ruby Dee

Ruth Younger

Diana Sands

Beneatha Younger

Ivan Dixon

Asagai

John Fiedler

Mark Lindner

Louis Gossett Jr.

George Murchison

Steven Perry

Travis Younger

Joel Fluellen

Bobo

Louis Terrel

Herman

Roy Glenn

Willie Harris

George DeNormand

Employer (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Raisin in the Sun in Belgium?+

In Belgium, A Raisin in the Sun is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is A Raisin in the Sun on Netflix?+

A Raisin in the Sun is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is A Raisin in the Sun?+

A Raisin in the Sun has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in A Raisin in the Sun?+

A Raisin in the Sun stars Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands and Ivan Dixon.

When did A Raisin in the Sun come out?+

A Raisin in the Sun is a 1961 movie directed by Daniel Petrie.

What genre is A Raisin in the Sun?+

A Raisin in the Sun is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed A Raisin in the Sun?+

A Raisin in the Sun was directed by Daniel Petrie.