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Overview

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Director:
M. Night Shyamalan
Writer (WGA):
M. Night Shyamalan (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
6 August 1999 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
"I see dead people" more
Plot:
A boy who communicates with spirits that don't know they're dead seeks the help of a disheartened child psychologist. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 6 Oscars. Another 31 wins & 37 nominations more
User Comments:
The most careful attention to detail more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Bruce Willis ... Dr. Malcolm Crowe

Haley Joel Osment ... Cole Sear

Toni Collette ... Lynn Sear

Olivia Williams ... Anna Crowe

Donnie Wahlberg ... Vincent Grey
Peter Anthony Tambakis ... Darren (as Peter Tambakis)

Jeffrey Zubernis ... Bobby
Bruce Norris ... Stanley Cunningham

Glenn Fitzgerald ... Sean

Greg Wood ... Mr. Collins

Mischa Barton ... Kyra Collins
Trevor Morgan ... Tommy Tammisimo

Angelica Torn ... Mrs. Collins
Lisa Summerour ... Bridesmaid

Firdous Bamji ... Young Man Buying Ring
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense thematic material and violent images.
Runtime:
107 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Latin | Spanish
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

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Trivia:
The Latin phrase Cole speaks in the church when he first meets Malcolm: "De profundis clamo ad te domine" translates to "Out of the depths, I cry to you, Oh Lord." These are the first few words of Psalm 130 in the Book of Psalms. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: During a class in school, you can see microphones in the roof. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Anna Crowe: It's getting cold.
Malcolm Crowe: That is one fine frame; one fine frame that is. How much...
[he sits down with a grunt]
Malcolm Crowe: ...does a fine frame like that cost, do you think?
Anna Crowe: I never told you, but you sound a little like Dr. Seuss when you're drunk.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Gilmore Girls: Cinnamon's Wake (#1.5)" (2000) more
Soundtrack:
Space Cocktail more

FAQ

Is "The Sixth Sense" based on a novel?
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101 out of 107 people found the following comment useful:-
The most careful attention to detail, 25 October 2000
Author: Steve Steckel from Los Angeles, CA

What makes this film so wonderful to watch is not simply the acting, or the terror it instills, or even the plot itself. It is the way in which the writer/director M. Night Shyamalan takes his vision from the page, and carefully crafts a tale that completely absorbs the viewer. As a result, we are treated to a wealth of emotion: fear, sadness, joy, confusion, and humor, each one a compliment to the other.

Haley Joel Osment delivers, plain and simple. By now, so much has been said about the young actor that any more would be repetition. Needless to say, his portrayal of Cole Sear is remarkable. His ability to communicate, through a simple look or gesture, the depths to which his character's soul has been thrust is what truly carries the film. He succeeds at this task beautifully, convincing us while never going over the top; indeed, by the time Cole utters his now-famous line, you not only believe him, you are chilled by the fact that Osment the actor may actually believe it himself.

Bruce Willis turns in a stellar performance, complimenting his young co-star while never overshadowing him. It is a tribute to his respect of the material in so much as he fine tunes his delivery to seem reserved, yet not too toned down.

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.

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