The Sixth Sense
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Overview
Malcom Crowe (Bruce Willis) is a child psychologist who receives an award on the same night that he is visited by a very unhappy ex-patient. After this encounter, Crowe takes on the task of curing a young boy with the same ills as the ex-patient (Donnie Wahlberg) . This boy "sees dead people". Crowe spends a lot of time with the boy much to the dis...
Director / Creator
M. Night Shyamalan
Writers
M. Night Shyamalan
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About The Sixth Sense (1999)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Sixth Sense (1999) is a Drama, Mystery, and Thriller film from United States. the film was directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It runs 1 hour and 47 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Latin.
What it's about
Malcom Crowe (Bruce Willis) is a child psychologist who receives an award on the same night that he is visited by a very unhappy ex-patient. After this encounter, Crowe takes on the task of curing a young boy with the same ills as the ex-patient (Donnie Wahlberg) . This boy "sees dead people". Crowe spends a lot of time with the boy much to the dismay of his wife (Olivia Williams). Cole's mom (Toni Collette) is at her wit's end with what to do about her son's increasing problems. Crowe is the boy's only hope.
Cast and crew
The film stars Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, and Toni Collette in supporting roles.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Sixth Sense holds a rating of 8.2/10 based on 1,136,530 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 86%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 64/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Nominated for 6 Oscars. 37 wins & 56 nominations total. These numbers place The Sixth Sense within the broader landscape of Drama and Mystery cinema from 1999, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Sixth Sense is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Sixth Sense is worth knowing
If you enjoy Drama or Mystery films, The Sixth Sense offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1999 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how drama evolved during that period. Performances from Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Sixth Sense on your watchlist for later.
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