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The Sixth Reel

1.020211h 34mMovieComedy

When the death of a close friend unearths the long-thought lost final reel of a classic Tod Browning horror film, Jimmy and his cohorts each concoct underhanded schemes involving false romances, drag personas….and maybe vampires?…to cash…

DirectorsCharles Busch·Carl Andress
WritersCharles Busch·Carl Andress
ProducersJamie Buckner·Alex Peace

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Cast · Directed by Charles Busch

CBCharles Busch
Charles Busch
Jimmy
JHJulie Halston
Julie Halston
Helen
CHCady Huffman
Cady Huffman
Marilyn Dwaskin
TDTim Daly
Tim Daly
Michael
HMHeather MacRae
Heather MacRae
Martha
DPDoug Plaut
Doug Plaut
Rodney
DHDee Hoty
Dee Hoty
Virginia
PPPatrick Page
Patrick Page
Mr. Beltrane
MCMargaret Cho
Margaret Cho
Doris
RBRichard Bekins
Richard Bekins
Leland
ASAndré De Shields
André De Shields
Gavin Plimsoll
JCJohn Ellison Conlee
John Ellison Conlee
Greg Dwaskin

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The Sixth Reel — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sixth Reel?

The Sixth Reel is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fawesome and Fandango at Home Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Sixth Reel on Netflix?

No, The Sixth Reel is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome.

Is The Sixth Reel on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Sixth Reel is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The Sixth Reel for free?

The Sixth Reel is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Fandango at Home Free in United States.