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The Sixth Sense

PG-13 Released Aug 6, 1999 1h 47m Mystery & Thriller TRAILER for The Sixth Sense: Trailer 1 List
86% Tomatometer 166 Reviews 90% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings
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. Read More Read Less
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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 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... Aug 9, 2024 Full Review Joshua Rothkopf In These Times 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. Mar 16, 2020 Full Review Stephen Hunter Washington Post 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. Oct 7, 2014 Full Review Noah Berlatsky Splice Today The film’s an extended exercise in flattering the fooled viewer for being a viewer and for being fooled. Aug 5, 2024 Full Review William Mullally The National (UAE) This is popcorn cinema at its most purely empathetic – a horror film where the true horror is in not being seen, heard or understood by those around us, especially the people we love. Rated: 5/5 Aug 3, 2024 Full Review Daniel Allen Loud and Clear Reviews It is fitting that Shyamalan – the man who revers Spielberg, who filmed homages of his films in the backyard – made a ghost story that feels almost Spielbergian. Its child perspective means The Sixth Sense contains a sense of wonder Rated: 5/5 Jul 25, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Christian K Obvious GOAT child performance stands out the most. Great script and concept. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/12/24 Full Review r96 s That ending... Never has the word "speechless" been so apt. 'The Sixth Sense' is a very good movie from beginning to end, but it is during that conclusion that the film becomes truly remarkable. The only word that crossed my mind when the credits rolled was "wow". Such a fantastic way to wrap up events, the best twists are the ones that give you all the clues but without making it obvious what's occurred - and that's exactly the case here. Up until that moment, I was simply 'only' enjoying the flick. Like, it was really, really good but I was waiting for things to move up a gear. It is quite slowly paced for the majority, which actually helps in appreciating what eventually happens to be honest. The plot is supremely well executed when all is said and done. Haley Joel Osment puts in a top quality performance, such an impressive showing. Bruce Willis is excellent as well, kinda crazy that I had seen 26 features with him in and yet somehow missed this one. Toni Collette, a barely recognisable Toni Collette, is ace too, I love Lynn and Cole's mother/son dynamic; despite all the pressing issues. Logged, at last! I had heard of this flick for almost as long as I can remember. Thankfully, despite that, I completely avoided any spoilers. Outstanding movie! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/10/24 Full Review Harry C VERY VERY SCARY..... Its crazy how even without blood and gore and whatnot that a movie could be this scary. Was on the edge of my seat. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/09/24 Full Review Shannon S Probably one the best paranormal scifi horror flicks ever made. A genuinely scary movie with a great twist. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/06/24 Full Review Audience Member The movie that put M. Night on the radar. To me this is where it all began. A unique movie with a super cook twist. I enjoyed the cast for this one. I would highly recommend checking this one out. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review Jeff B As close as one gets to creating a perfect film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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