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Six Degrees of Separation

6.419931h 52mRMovieMysteryDramaComedy

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.

DirectorFred Schepisi
WriterJohn Guare
ProducersRic Kidney·Arnon Milchan

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Cast · Directed by Fred Schepisi

SCStockard Channing
Stockard Channing
Ouisa
WSWill Smith
Will Smith
Paul
DSDonald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland
Flan
IMIan McKellen
Ian McKellen
Geoffrey
MHMary Beth Hurt
Mary Beth Hurt
Kitty
BDBruce Davison
Bruce Davison
Larkin
RMRichard Masur
Richard Masur
Dr. Fine
AHAnthony Michael Hall
Anthony Michael Hall
Trent
HGHeather Graham
Heather Graham
Elizabeth
ETEric Thal
Eric Thal
Rick
ARAnthony Rapp
Anthony Rapp
Ben
OPOsgood Perkins
Osgood Perkins
Woody

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Six Degrees of Separation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Six Degrees of Separation?

Six Degrees of Separation is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Six Degrees of Separation on Netflix?

No, Six Degrees of Separation is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is Six Degrees of Separation on Amazon Prime Video?

Six Degrees of Separation isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Six Degrees of Separation for free?

Six Degrees of Separation is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.