TV Series
Where to Watch A Different World (1987) in the US
- 1987–1993
- TV-PG
- 1h
- 6 seasons
- 6.9IMDb
A Different World is available with a subscription in the United States.
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Seasons and episodes
Watch links for each season and episode are the same services that carry A Different World.
What it's about
A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college.
Cast and crew
- Writer
- Bill Cosby
- Starring
- Lisa Bonet, Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy
Details
- Release date
- Sep 24, 1987
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. 17 wins & 10 nominations total
Where to Watch A Different World (1987) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch A Different World in the United States?
- A Different World is available with a subscription in the United States. Watch the series with a subscription on Netflix (HD) and Philo (HD).
- Can I stream A Different World or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the series with a subscription on Netflix (HD) and Philo (HD).
- Can I watch A Different World for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for A Different World in the United States.
