Six Degrees of Separation (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1993, Six Degrees of Separation is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Fred Schepisi, running about 112 minutes. “For Paul, every person is a new door to a new world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Six Degrees of Separation stars Stockard Channing as Ouisa, Donald Sutherland as Flan, Will Smith as Paul and Ian McKellen as Geoffrey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Six Degrees of Separation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Six Degrees of Separation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Six Degrees of Separation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Six Degrees of Separation (1993)?
- In US, Six Degrees of Separation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Six Degrees of Separation worth watching?
- Six Degrees of Separation holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Six Degrees of Separation?
- Six Degrees of Separation stars Stockard Channing, Donald Sutherland, Will Smith, Ian McKellen and Mary Beth Hurt.