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Six Degrees of Separation

1993 · 1h 52m · Released

R Mystery, Drama, Comedy

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.

6.4 The Movie Database

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Top cast and crew

Fred Schepisi Director
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
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Frequently asked questions about Six Degrees of Separation

Where can I watch Six Degrees of Separation in the United States?

Six Degrees of Separation is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is Six Degrees of Separation on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes. Six Degrees of Separation is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV.

Can I watch Six Degrees of Separation for free?

Six Degrees of Separation streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Six Degrees of Separation?

Six Degrees of Separation scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Six Degrees of Separation?

Six Degrees of Separation stars Stockard Channing, Will Smith, Donald Sutherland, Ian McKellen, and Mary Beth Hurt. Fred Schepisi is the director.

How long is Six Degrees of Separation?

Six Degrees of Separation runs 1h 52m (112 minutes).

When did Six Degrees of Separation come out?

Six Degrees of Separation was released on December 8, 1993.

Which studio made Six Degrees of Separation?

Six Degrees of Separation was produced by New Regency Pictures, Maiden Movies, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the United States.

What was the budget for Six Degrees of Separation?

Six Degrees of Separation was made on a budget of $15,000,000.

How much did Six Degrees of Separation make at the box office?

Six Degrees of Separation grossed $6,284,090 worldwide, against a budget of $15,000,000.

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