Meet the Raisins!
Seen it?1988 | 34 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers. If you loved A Mighty Wind, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 34 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
An animated mockumentary follows a group of anthropomorphic raisins from their early beginnings to musical stardom, decline, and eventual comeback. Through interviews, performances, and archival-style footage, the special explores the group’s history and rise to fame.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Emmy.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Barry Bruce
- Tim ConnerEd McMelon (voice)
- David DowningRed (voice)
- KareemAC
- David ScullyBeebop
- Ted RoisumStretch
- Todd TolcesRudy
- PQ BaerCecil Thyme/Lick Broccoli
- Randy PattersonZoot
- Marly StoneMother