Six Degrees of Separation (1993)

Name: Six Degrees of Separation
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Comedy
Released: 1993
Duration: 112 min
Cast: Stockard Channing, Will Smith, Donald Sutherland, Ian McKellen, Mary Beth Hurt

1h 52m United States of America

Mystery Drama Comedy

Plot

A young, gay, Black con artist ingeniously infiltrates the world of a wealthy white New York couple, claiming to be the son of esteemed actor Sidney Poitier. As he charms his way into their lives, the boundaries of class, race, and deception blur. His presence challenges the couple's perceptions of privilege and intimacy, revealing hidden truths and unsettling dynamics within their seemingly perfect life. Through a series of unexpected twists, the con artist's elaborate ruse unravels, forcing everyone involved to confront the complexities of identity and connection.

Cast

Stockard Channing Will Smith Donald Sutherland Ian McKellen Mary Beth Hurt Bruce Davison Richard Masur Anthony Michael Hall Heather Graham Eric Thal Anthony Rapp Osgood Perkins Catherine Kellner J.J. Abrams Joe Pentangelo