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The Sixth Sense

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Young Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) is haunted by a dark secret: he is visited by ghosts. Cole is frightened by visitations from those with unresolved problems who appear from the shadows. He is too afraid to tell anyone about his anguish, except child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis). As Dr. Crowe tries to uncover the truth about Cole's supernatural abilities, the consequences for client and therapist are a jolt that awakens them both to something unexplainable.
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M Night Shayamalan's The Sixth Sense is a twisty ghost story with all the style of a classical Hollywood picture, but all the chills of a modern horror flick.

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Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 08/09/2024
A film that left an indelible footprint on the popular culture, a film that remains one of my favorite titles of the 1990s in any genre... Go to Full Review Joshua Rothkopf In These Times 03/16/2020
At root, his films are patient vindications of crazy faiths, of ghosts and comic book heroes. Loneliness is his theme, and when blessed with courageous performers, as in The Sixth Sense, he can take us just about anywhere. Go to Full Review Stephen Hunter Washington Post 10/07/2014
You leave slightly asquirm. You know it will linger. It becomes a clammy, chilly movie building toward a revelation that you cannot predict. As I say: I cannot tell you. You'd hate me if I did. I can only say, don't look now, but look sometime. Go to Full Review Brian Bisesi Horror Movie Club Podcast Mar 5
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All these years later, The Sixth Sense still holds up as an all around great film. The film powerfully portrays the emotional journeys of three separate characters without short-changing any of their stories. Go to Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness 10/20/2024
The film remains a strong and engaging tale, one worthy of its reputation and a rewatch. But this release is not worth the upgrade. Go to Full Review Noah Berlatsky Splice Today 08/05/2024
The film’s an extended exercise in flattering the fooled viewer for being a viewer and for being fooled. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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George B @Georgebeatonreviews Jan 4 This movie is so good because the first time you watch it, you generally feel shocked, but the second time you watch it, you notice just how obvious the twist is; you were just looking in all the wrong places. See more Rochelle G @haroway11 Jan 4 Best movie!! Seen two times! Going for a 3rd. Bruce Willis will always be my favorite actor See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 28 The Sixth Sense is a haunting, elegant thriller that reminds you how powerful restraint can be. Bruce Willis anchors the story with quiet humanity, while Haley Joel Osment delivers a heartbreaking performance that carries the film’s soul. M. Night Shyamalan crafts suspense through mood and silence, letting small moments build into unforgettable dread. The mystery keeps you leaning forward, but it’s the emotional core that truly grips you, exploring grief, faith, and the need to be heard. Every scene feels purposeful, leading to a twist that redefines everything before it without feeling cheap. The film never relies on shocks alone; it earns its chills through character and atmosphere. Years later, it still holds up as a masterclass in storytelling, proving that a great thriller can also be deeply moving. The Sixth Sense remains a timeless classic that rewards revisits and leaves you thinking long after it ends. A film that never loses its power and always finds its way back home again! See more Jeffery T @MovieCritic5 Dec 16 The Greatest movie of all Time with an incredible twist that I did not expect when I had first seen it. 10/10 watch. See more Josh C @Jcomp18 Nov 21 Great movie great acting great plot twist great emotion everything was great See more Gregory S Nov 5 This movie was just fantastic. One of the better performances by a child that I have ever seen. See more Read all reviews
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M. Night Shyamalan

Director

Bruce Willis

Dr. Malcolm Crowe

Haley Joel Osment

Cole Sear

Toni Collette

Lynn Sear

Olivia Williams

Anna Crowe

Donnie Wahlberg

Vincent Grey

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The Sixth Sense

The Sixth Sense (1999) The Sixth Sense (1999) Bruce Willis (left) stars as child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe who tries to uncover the ominous secret of a young patient. Olivia Williams (right) stars as Dr. Crowe's devoted wife, Anna. Something harrowing and unexplainable is happening to 8-year-old Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment, left), which his mother Lynn (Toni Collette, right) is unable to comprehend. Bruce Willis (left) stars as child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe who tries to uncover the ominous secret of a young patient. Olivia Williams (right) stars as Dr. Crowe's devoted wife, Anna. Bruce Willis stars as child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe, a shattered man haunted by his past, who meets Cole (Haley Joel Osment), a boy whose visual hallucinations awaken something astonishing. Bruce Willis (left) stars as child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe, whose young patient, Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment, right), is frightened by his visions of ghosts. Unable to fathom her son Cole's (Haley Joel Osment, right) supernatural abilities, Lynn Sear (Toni Collette, left) is concerned about his psychological stability. Frightened by his paranormal powers, 8-year-old Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) is too young to understand his purpose. Eight-year-old Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment, left) and Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis, right). View more photos

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Synopsis Young Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) is haunted by a dark secret: he is visited by ghosts. Cole is frightened by visitations from those with unresolved problems who appear from the shadows. He is too afraid to tell anyone about his anguish, except child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis). As Dr. Crowe tries to uncover the truth about Cole's supernatural abilities, the consequences for client and therapist are a jolt that awakens them both to something unexplainable.
Director
M. Night Shyamalan
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Barry Mendel
Screenwriter
M. Night Shyamalan
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Hollywood Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Violent Imagery|Intense Thematic Material)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 6, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$293.5M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, SDDS, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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