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In this tense tale of psychological terror, Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) is a child psychologist whose new patient has a problem far outside his usual area of expertise. Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osme... read more read more...nt) is six-years-old and claims to see the spirits of dead people all around him. It seems that Cole has psychic powers and can channel the ghosts of those who were troubled. Cole doesn't understand his powers, and he has little control over them; he's constantly terrified by what he sees, and Dr. Crowe is the only one with whom he feels he can share this secret. However, as the doctor digs deeper into Cole's strange powers, it leads to strange and unexpected consequences for both of them. M. Night Shyamalan, who wrote and directed the film, has a small role as Dr. Hill. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan

Release Date: August 6, 1999

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DVD Release Date: March 28, 2000

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  • ScoopOnline
    February 9, 2012
    ScoopOnline
    Suspense till the End. Though always having trouble prouncing the Directors name out. *shakin head
  • ajv2688
    December 19, 2011
    ajv2688
    A chilling, creepy, dramatic ghost story... with a twist at the end of course. Luckily this was Shyamalan's first film, otherwise it wouldn't have been as good as it was. We can only take his twist endings for so long. But being the first, this was the best. If you only see o... read morene of his films, make it this one. The cast is great, the story is brilliant, and if you don't know the ending by now you will find it comes as a complete surprise. I highly recommend this movie it was the best psychological horror/thriller film of the year.
  • garyX
    December 14, 2011
    garyX
    A child psychologist who is shot by a former patient he failed to help becomes obsessed with the case of a small boy who is exhibiting similar symptoms. Although M. Night Shyamalan's career has taken a serious dump since his halcyon days, The Sixth Sense is the film he will alway... read mores be remembered for. A mix of supernatural thriller and wish fulfilment fantasy, it delivers both spine tingling chills and pushes all the right emotional buttons when presenting this sensitively told tale of a small boy who is living in constant fear of the dead who seem to be stalking him. Although the famous twist in the tale is the biggest talking point, it's amazing how well the story stands up even when you know that it's coming; you find yourself admiring the subtlety and cleverness of the (mis)direction and the wonderful performances, particularly by Haley Joel Osment which, considering his age at the time, is frankly astonishing. One of the best films of its type out there and an achievement MNS can be proud of despite his nosediving career.
  • spielberg00
    October 28, 2011
    spielberg00
    From director M. Night Shyamalan and actor Bruce Willis, THE SIXTH SENSE is a fantastic achievement of modern psychological suspense/horror, and probably one of the better ones we've seen since THE SHINING.

    This film tells the story of a single mother named Lynn Sear (Toni Colle... read morette) who, after finding her son Cole (Haley Joel Osment) acting very timid and strange, calls a child psychologist, Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis). Cole finds Dr. Crowe hard to relate to at first, but he later considers him a friend--a good enough one to tell that he "sees dead people". That's when all the secrets Cole seems to know start to make sense. And from there on, we are in for a lot of suspense, chills, and a twist ending.

    The one thing I like about this film is that I shunned it for a while after the first time I saw it, because it deprived me of nearly a whole night of sleep; but when I decided to give it another try, I didn't see what was so bad about it. In fact, the second time watching it brought me even more chills, and I am hoping for a prequel (not a sequel!), as ridiculous as it may sound. And if you have not seen this, then you are depriving yourself! THE SIXTH SENSE is not perfect, but it is almost as much of a twisted thrill ride as HALLOWEEN, THE SHINING, and POLTERGEIST combined.
  • fb729949618
    September 24, 2011
    fb729949618
    The ending! What a movie!
  • DreamExtractor
    September 18, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    The Sixth Sense is not only of the greatest films ever made, it stands as the greatest twist ending of all time. The story revolves around Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) a child psychatrist who decides to help a young boy who can see ghosts. The storyline is never boring and is a... read moren incredible ghost story, every moment of the film is memorable and great. The cast was great, Haley Joel Osment plays to this day, the greatest child role in film history, and Bruce Willis needs to do more drama roles, he is great. The Sixth Sense is a masterful movie, and one of M. Nights only good movie.
  • xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    September 8, 2011
    xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    1...Sight 2...Sound 3...Smell 4...Taste 5..Touch 6...The Sixth Sense

    Good movie! M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most interesting directors for me and one of many's I'm more enthusiast from once a film is newly made. This is where Haley Joel Osment really showed his talent as a... read more young actor and he did excellent.The Sixth Sense is more than simply a wondrous two hours. It has, in effect, created a new genre of filmmaking... the film is neither drama, nor horror, nor action. Rather, it is a seamless blending of all three, a film that encompasses the best aspects of each genre, without being limited by the worst. Hollywood has taken notice of this, and one can only expect a series of poor imitations to follow. But at least they'll always have The Sixth Sense to guide the way.

    Child psychologist Malcom Crowe is one night visited by an ex-patient named Vincent, angry, enraged. He wounds Crowe, then kills himself. A few months later, Crowe is visited by a 9-year old boy named Cole. He sees dead people who do not know they are dead. Because of this, he is called a freak in school. Crowe, at first thinks he is seeing things, but after spending a lot of time with Cole (much to his wife's dismay), he discovers Cole may be seeing dead people after all.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    August 24, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Probably one of M. Night Shyamalan's best films and that says a lot. The Sixth Sense is a brilliantly conceived suspense horror film that is very creepy. This was made back when Shymalan made good films (yes, he most certainly did). The Sixth sense is a wonderful film that's has ... read moreplenty of jolts, and mystery to keep the viewer on the edge of his seat. The cast deliver great performances, and the story is strong. However my favorite M. Night Shyamalan film is Signs, but this one is a close second for me. The film I thought was great, and it also kept me on edge. It's rare that a film does that, but the Sixth Sense does it very well. This is a very good film that though not perfect, is one of Shyamalan's good films, and if you're apprehensive about watching his films due to his current track record, then give this one a shot along with Signs. The result is a a fine film that delivers memorable jolts and is one of the best Horror / mystery films to come out in quite some time. Looking back The Sixth Sense, you wonder how a once good director has fallen from the tree. I guess Shyamalan is one of those filmmakers that has expired all his creative energy after three or four films. This is a terrific film that's sure to please horror and mystery film fans alike.
  • murphmann93
    June 24, 2011
    murphmann93
    Great film! The twist at the end was fantastic. A must see!
  • FiLmCrAzY
    June 5, 2011
    FiLmCrAzY
    i have always loved this movie and it has and i think always will be that movie where no one was expecting Bruce Willis to actually be dead.
    A very good and brilliant psychological thriller that is truly a classic.
    It is a very creepy thriller that some scenes in this movie may... read more keep you up with nightmares, and Haley Joel Osmont will forever be known as the boy who 'sees dead people'.
    Absolutely worth the watch.

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Critic Reviews

Lisa Alspector
June 26, 2007
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader

M. Night Shyamalan neutralizes Willis's star presence with impressive plotting that's a fine excuse for the powerful atmosphere. Full Review

Andrew Sarris
April 27, 2007
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

An effectively understated and moodily engrossing ghost film with a surprisingly satisfying jolt at the end. Full Review

March 22, 2002
Globe and Mail

Billed as a 'chilling, psychological thriller,' this movie is actually none of those things. Full Review

Jeff Millar
January 1, 2000
Jeff Millar, Houston Chronicle

There's more fright in any 10 minutes of The Sixth Sense than the sensory startle effects The Haunting produces in its entire running time. Full Review

Tom Long
January 1, 2000
Tom Long, Detroit News

Sixth Sense is scary -- and smart! Full Review

Mike Clark
January 1, 2000
Mike Clark, USA Today

The Sixth Sense is the movie that really deserves to be called The Haunting.

Joe Baltake
January 1, 2000
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

Soulful! Full Review

Desson Thomson
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

A remarkable performance from Haley Joel Osment! Full Review

Lisa Schwarzbaum
January 1, 2000
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

A psychological thriller that actually thrills! Full Review

Mick LaSalle
January 1, 2000
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

But just as scary, or at least as unsettling, is the film's presentation of human existence as an endless series of tragedies and agonies, relieved only by foolish distraction. Full Review

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    • Cole Sear: I see dead people.
    • Cole Sear: She wanted me to tell you...
    • Lynn Sear: Cole, please stop...
    • Cole Sear: She wanted me to tell you she saw you dance. She said, when you were little, you and her had a fight, right before your dance recital. You thought she didn't come see you dance. She did. She hid in the back so you wouldn't see. She said you were like an angel. She said you came to the place where they buried her. Asked her a question? She said the answer is... 'Every day.' What did you ask?
    • Lynn Sear: Do... Do I make her proud?
    • Cole Sear: I'm ready to tell you my secret now.
    • Dr. Malcolm Crowe: Okay.
    • Cole Sear: Come closer.
    • Cole Sear: I see dead people. They don't know they're dead.
    • Dr. Malcolm Crowe: Where are they?
    • Cole Sear: Everywhere.
    • Cole Sear: Stuttering Stanley!
    • Stanley Cunningham: Excuse me.
    • Cole Sear: You talk funny when you went to school and you talk funny all the way to high school!
    • Cole Sear: [repeating] Stuttering Stanley! Stuttering Stanley! Stanley!
    • Stanley Cunningham: [shouting] Shut up you freak!
    • Dr. Malcolm Crowe: You like magic? [sitting down facing Cole] Look here's a penny. I'm going to make this penny disappear. I give this a little wave and [clap] it's in my right hand. But that's not the end of the magic trick. I give this a little shake and [tap on inside pocket] it's in my pocket. But that's not the end of the magic trick. I give this a little shake and [clap] it's back where it started.
    • Cole Sear: That's not magic.
    • Dr. Malcolm Crowe: What do you mean?
    • Cole Sear: You just kept it in that hand the whole time.
    • Dr. Malcolm Crowe: You think so?
    • Cole Sear: You think you're funny right?
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