The 6th Day

PG-13

Released Nov 17, 2000

2h 4m

Sci-Fi

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A world of the very near future in which cattle, fish and even family pet can be cloned. But cloning humans is illegal -- that is until family man Adam Gibson comes home from work one day to find a clone has replaced him. Taken from his family and plunged into a sinister world he doesn't understand, Gibson must not only save himself from the assassins who must now destroy him to protect their secret, but uncover who and what is behind the horrible things happening to him.

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Critics Consensus

This offering from Arnold Schwarzenegger contains an intriguing, disturbing premise, but the film's execution is too routine and formulaic to make good use of it.

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Robert Cashill

Newsweek

The studios should enact their own '6th Day Law' prohibiting the carbon-copy duplication of elements from scenario to scenario.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 18, 2008

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

A watchable action vehicle with some thoughtful futuristic touches and an attempt to grapple with larger issues.

Rated: B-

May 8, 2002

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 22, 2002

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

While it understandably sidesteps truly thought-provoking aspects of cloning in favor of explosions and fistfights and one-liners, it mostly errs in the arena of editing.

Rated: 4/10

Sep 25, 2020

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John A. Nesbit

Old School Reviews

patented Schwarzenegger formula movie

Rated: B-

Jun 5, 2012

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Randy White

Common Sense Media

A decent movie for teens, if they can endure it.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 2, 2011

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Kyle M

Problematic margins over script and visually executed focus ridiculing its own ideas, the intrigue solely lies on the story reclaiming one’s stolen life in which Schwarzeneggar decently performed with heart and flexible wit during captivating action sequences. (B)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/01/24

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Ivan S

Probably too hard to understand for many. Good action and noir enough to scare basic audience

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/15/24

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Dan R

2000's 'The Sixth Day' saw Arnold Schwarzenegger return for another sci-fi romp. SYNOPSIS: 'A man meets a clone of himself and stumbles into a grand conspiracy about clones taking over the world.' Surprisingly this is actually a decent Schwarzenegger film and probably in his upper echelon of movies. Clearly, it's not another 'The Terminator' film but the premise is really interesting, and quite disturbing. The film ticks a lot of boxes in terms of sci-fi films but it is very formulaic, especially for Arnie. He gets all of his lines in as you'd totally expect. It's a watchable action sci-fi with some thoughtful futuristic touches and as mentioned, makes a stab at grappling with larger, more important, issues. A solid film. 6/10

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/28/24

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Joshua S

I'll never fully understand why this film doesn't get the love it deserves, in a time where original films not based on sequels or books or ancient IP's or bloody comic books!!! I crave movies like this, it's not an Oscar winner but it definitely what movies should be… entertaining!!! (Also, if anyone says "it's based on the bible, I'm coming after ya)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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Farah R

It's weird, even for an oldie. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays it too close to home in this sci-fi movie that sticks too closely to its genre's formula and ends up being predictable many times.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/11/23

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R B

It's a good dystopian film. Totally believable now that something like this could actually happen.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/07/23

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

Adam Gibson

Tony Goldwyn

Drucker

Michael Rapaport

Hank

Michael Rooker

Robert Marshall

Sarah Wynter

Talia

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The 6th Day: Official Clip - Cloning Tank Fight

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The 6th Day: Official Clip - Stolen Life

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The 6th Day: Official Clip - Helicopter Joyride

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The 6th Day: Official Clip - Killing the Doll

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The 6th Day: Official Clip - Neighborhood Car Chase

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The 6th Day: Official Clip - Rooftop Shootout

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The 6th Day: Official Clip - Hanging From the Chopper

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The 6th Day: Official Clip - Laser Shootout

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The 6th Day: Official Clip - Memories of Murder

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The 6th Day: Official Clip - Hitman Attack

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Synopsis

A world of the very near future in which cattle, fish and even family pet can be cloned. But cloning humans is illegal -- that is until family man Adam Gibson comes home from work one day to find a clone has replaced him. Taken from his family and plunged into a sinister world he doesn't understand, Gibson must not only save himself from the assassins who must now destroy him to protect their secret, but uncover who and what is behind the horrible things happening to him.

Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Producer: Jon Davison, Mike Medavoy, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Screenwriter: Cormac Wibberley
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia TriStar Home Video
Production Co: Phoenix Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sensuality|Brief Strong Language|Strong Action Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.5M
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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