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Six Degrees of Separation

1993·Movie·R·112 min·6.4(369)

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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Where to watch Six Degrees of Separation in United States

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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
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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

Stockard Channing

Ouisa

Will Smith

Will Smith

Paul

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Flan

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Geoffrey

Mary Beth Hurt

Mary Beth Hurt

Kitty

Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

Larkin

Richard Masur

Richard Masur

Dr. Fine

Anthony Michael Hall

Anthony Michael Hall

Trent

Heather Graham

Heather Graham

Elizabeth

Eric Thal

Eric Thal

Rick

Anthony Rapp

Anthony Rapp

Ben

Osgood Perkins

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.

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