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The Sixth Sense
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. With Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette.
8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.
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8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFollowing an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Sixth Sense.
MoviHero lists August 6, 1999 as the release date for The Sixth Sense. M. Night Shyamalan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Bruce Willis as Malcolm Crowe, Haley Joel Osment as Cole Sear, Toni Collette as Lynn Sear, Olivia Williams as Anna Crowe. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 6, 1999
GenresDrama · Mystery · Thriller
Runtime1h 47m
DirectorM. Night Shyamalan
CastBruce Willis as Malcolm Crowe, Haley Joel Osment as Cole Sear, Toni Collette as Lynn Sear, Olivia Williams as Anna Crowe
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Sixth Sense right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Sixth Sense runs 1h 47m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
CHANGE ONE THING
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.0/10 from 13,561 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary5/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about The Sixth Sense
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Viewer reaction
“The Sixth Sense phenomenon. Child psychiatrist Malcolm Crowe takes on the case of a deeply troubled boy named Cole Sear. At first Cole is reluctant…”
Viewer reaction
“Bruce Willis stars in Shyamalan’s supernatural drama/mystery A child psychologist (Bruce Willis) tries to help a boy (Haley Joel Osment) who has a unique problem…”
Viewer reaction
“It is the final and greatest plottwist that puts a smile on your face, as all the puzzle pieces fit at last.”
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“There are three really potent performances in this mystery and none better than a super debut from eleven year old Haley Joel Osment who is…”
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“Wow! Now this is what movies should be like. Only thing missing to make it a 10/10 was the fancy special effects that we have…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Some magic's real.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDarrenDarren appears in The Sixth Sense (1999).Open character guide otherTommy TammisimoTommy Tammisimo appears in The Sixth Sense (1999).Open character guide otherCole SearCole Sear appears in The Sixth Sense (1999).Open character guide otherAnna CroweAnna Crowe appears in The Sixth Sense (1999).Open character guide otherMalcolm CroweMalcolm Crowe appears in The Sixth Sense (1999).Open character guide otherLynn SearLynn Sear appears in The Sixth Sense (1999).Open character guide otherBobbyBobby appears in The Sixth Sense (1999).Open character guide
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