Six Degrees of Separation(1993)
“For Paul, every person is a new door to a new world.”
Overview
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.
Director
Fred Schepisi
Studio
New Regency Pictures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Stockard Channing
as Ouisa
Will Smith
as Paul
Donald Sutherland
as Flan
Ian McKellen
as Geoffrey
Mary Beth Hurt
as Kitty
Bruce Davison
as Larkin
Richard Masur
as Dr. Fine
Anthony Michael Hall
as Trent
Heather Graham
as Elizabeth
Eric Thal
as Rick
Anthony Rapp
as Ben
Osgood Perkins
as Woody
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
New Regency Pictures • Maiden Movies • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Six Degrees of Separation?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Six Degrees of Separation (1993).
What is Six Degrees of Separation 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 directed Six Degrees of Separation?▼
Six Degrees of Separation was directed by Fred Schepisi and released in 1993. It is a mystery, drama, comedy film.
How long is Six Degrees of Separation?▼
Six Degrees of Separation has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Six Degrees of Separation?▼
The cast of Six Degrees of Separation includes Stockard Channing as Ouisa, Will Smith as Paul, Donald Sutherland as Flan, Ian McKellen as Geoffrey, Mary Beth Hurt as Kitty and more.
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