

Six Degrees of Separation
“For Paul, every person is a new door to a new world.”
The story of a young, gay, black, con artist who, posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, cunningly maneuvers his way into the lives of a white, upper-class New York family.
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|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | MGM Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Six Degrees of Separation
Six Degrees of Separation is a 1993 English-language mystery, drama and comedy film directed by Fred Schepisi. The cast is led by Stockard Channing, Will Smith, Donald Sutherland. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel.
Six Degrees of Separation was produced by New Regency Pictures, Maiden Movies, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on December 8, 1993, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Fred Schepisi
- Writers
- John Guare
- Release date
- December 8, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- New Regency Pictures, Maiden Movies, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Six Degrees of Separation cast & crew
Six Degrees of Separation was directed by Fred Schepisi and written by John Guare.
The cast features Stockard Channing as Ouisa, Will Smith as Paul, Donald Sutherland as Flan, Ian McKellen as Geoffrey, Mary Beth Hurt as Kitty, and Bruce Davison as Larkin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Ian Baker, and it was produced by Ric Kidney and Fred Schepisi.
Is Six Degrees of Separation worth watching?
Six Degrees of Separation holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 369 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery, drama, and comedy, Six Degrees of Separation is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Six Degrees of Separation
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Cast of Six Degrees of Separation

Stockard Channing
Ouisa

Will Smith
Paul

Donald Sutherland
Flan

Ian McKellen
Geoffrey

Mary Beth Hurt
Kitty

Bruce Davison
Larkin

Richard Masur
Dr. Fine

Anthony Michael Hall
Trent

Heather Graham
Elizabeth

Eric Thal
Rick

Anthony Rapp
Ben

Osgood Perkins
Woody
Six Degrees of Separation — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Six Degrees of Separation in United States?
Six Degrees of Separation is streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Six Degrees of Separation on Hoopla?
Yes — Six Degrees of Separation is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Six Degrees of Separation in?
Six Degrees of Separation is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Six Degrees of Separation?
Six Degrees of Separation runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Six Degrees of Separation rated?
Six Degrees of Separation is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 369 ratings.











