A Different World (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 1987, A Different World is a comedy and family series.
What it’s about. A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
Who’s in it. A Different World stars Jasmine Guy as Whitley Gilbert, Kadeem Hardison as Dwayne Wayne, Darryl M. Bell as Ron Johnson and Cree Summer as Freddie Brooks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Different World has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Different World page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Different World tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Different World (1987)?
- In US, A Different World is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Different World worth watching?
- A Different World holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Different World?
- A Different World stars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer and Lisa Bonet.
- When was A Different World released?
- A Different World was released in 1987.