The Sixth Sense

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The Sixth Sense

PG-13,

1999,

1h 47m,

Mystery & Thriller/

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Horror

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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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Critics Consensus

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

Aug 9, 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...

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Joshua Rothkopf

In These Times

Mar 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.

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Stephen Hunter

Washington Post

Oct 7, 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.

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Philip Molloy

Irish Independent

Apr 21, 2026

It is difficult to understand why it should have become so much of a phenomenon in the United States.

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

Mar 5, 2025

5/5

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.

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

Oct 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.

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Theodore S

Apr 6, 2019

It is an amazing movie that leaves you with a twist of confusion

Draco S

Mar 26, 2019

The first 10 minutes are slow, and some of the lines in the script were thin. The film as a whole though, was riveting and suspenseful. The acting was terrific, with everyone giving immensely strong depth to their characters. The atmosphere was intense and matched the tone and story beautifully. Believe it or not, the directing was sharp and well executed. Its a great film that you'll definitely want to watch more than once. Its just a shame that this director will never make a movie this good again.

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Han W

Mar 25, 2019

The Sixth Sense is a chilling horror film bolstered by some incredible performances and a story that constantly surprises and scares, culminating in its infamous twist ending that Shyamalan has never surpassed since.

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Rey S

Mar 25, 2019

I remember watching this movie when I was twelve years old, I never really got scared but every twist and turn the plot was making made me question reality, I love these kind of movies and honestly, I miss these kind of movies.

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Rey G

Mar 20, 2019

A chilling and methodical movie that slowly exploits the plot with an ending that is more dangerous than the ghosts.

Finn R

Mar 14, 2019

A legendary masterpiece. Watch it now!

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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
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Hollywood Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Violent Imagery|Intense Thematic Material)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action, Horror
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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