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The Sixth Sense

1999Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

MysteryThriller
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Letterboxd4.1/5Metacritic648.3Rotten Tomatoes85%90%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Letterboxd4.1/5Metacritic648.3Rotten Tomatoes85%90%

Summary

Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
M. Night Shyamalan
Written by
M. Night Shyamalan
Produced by
Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Barry Mendel
Music by
James Newton Howard, Michael Fey

Everyone

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Facts

August 6, 1999 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
August 6, 1999
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Latin, Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$673 million
Available in
107 countries

Tropes

Spooky Photographs, Novelization, Go into the Light +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sixth Sense?"

Questions about The Sixth Sense

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sixth Sense?

NetflixHulufuboTVYouTube TVApple TV

In the United States, The Sixth Sense streams on Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Apple TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 97 other countries.

Is The Sixth Sense worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.2, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 64).

Is The Sixth Sense okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Sixth Sense scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Was The Sixth Sense a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$673 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $673 million worldwide, 16.8 times its budget.

What tropes does The Sixth Sense use?

Spooky PhotographsNovelizationGo into the LightBittersweet EndingUnfinished BusinessGhostly GoalsTalking in Your SleepRewatch BonusBrick JokeSeeking SanctuaryTampering with Food and DrinkChekhov's Classroomand 131 more

TV Tropes lists 143 tropes for it, including Spooky Photographs, Novelization, and Go into the Light.