Six Weeks (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1982, Six Weeks is a drama film directed by Tony Bill, running about 107 minutes. “In six weeks you can find memories to last a lifetime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy cosmetic tycoon and her 12-year-old daughter, who's dying from leukemia, strike up a sentimental friendship with a California politician. Since the girl has only six weeks or less to live, the trio fly to New York City where the daughter skates the ice rink at Rockefeller Center, assumes the lead in The Nutcracker ballet, and sightsees most of the city.
Who’s in it. Six Weeks stars Dudley Moore as Patrick Dalton, Mary Tyler Moore as Charlotte Dreyfus, Katherine Healy as Nicole Dreyfus and Michael Ensign as Choreographer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Six Weeks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Weeks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Six Weeks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Six Weeks (1982)?
- In US, Six Weeks 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 Weeks worth watching?
- Six Weeks holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Six Weeks?
- Six Weeks stars Dudley Moore, Mary Tyler Moore, Katherine Healy, Michael Ensign and Bill Calvert.
- When was Six Weeks released?
- Six Weeks was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.