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Six Degrees of Separation

Name: Six Degrees of Separation
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Comedy
Released: 1993-12-08
Cast: Stockard Channing, Will Smith, Donald Sutherland, Ian McKellen, Mary Beth Hurt

1993 | 112 min | Mystery, Drama, Comedy

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Sting or The King of Comedy, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart, tense.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 147K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Fred Schepisi

Stockard ChanningOuisa
Will SmithPaul
Donald SutherlandFlan
Ian McKellenGeoffrey
Mary Beth HurtKitty
Bruce DavisonLarkin
Richard MasurDr. Fine
Anthony Michael HallTrent
Heather GrahamElizabeth
Eric ThalRick