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A Raisin in the Sun: Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 25, 2008
  • Season #: 1
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Metascore
82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

Your Score
10 out of 10
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  • Summary: The Broadway cast, which includes Phylicia Rashad and Sean Combs, reunite in this TV revival of the award-winning play.
  • Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Eddy Weiss
    100
    It's a beauty--in many ways richer than the Broadway production--and should not be missed.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    100
    Combs does a great, great job--especially for someone who isn't known as an actor. And the rest of this cast glows. Don't miss it--and don't let your kids miss it either.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    50
    The play, and the production, might have been better served by rolling a few cameras into the theater, but I know that isn't how people like to do these things.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. MattR.
    10
    I have read the book for this play and the movie is just as good if not better than the play. it shows how racism and the hardships of people can be overcome by staying together as a family. This is a must watch movie… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. SR.
    10
    This was easily the best production I've seen on commercial television in years. I know it was risky and I certainly hope it was worth the risk to ABC and the advertisers. It was way worth it to me.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. CHASEE.
    4
    All the women and other supporting actors were great! The lead actor P diddy or puffy combs was extremely difficult to watch. He needs some acting lessons.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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