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6 August 1999 (USA) moreTagline:
"I see dead people" morePlot:
A boy who communicates with spirits that don't know they're dead seeks the help of a disheartened child psychologist. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 6 Oscars. Another 31 wins & 37 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(293 articles)
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The most careful attention to detail more (1935 total)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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Rated PG-13 for intense thematic material and violent images.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
107 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Malaysia:18SG | Brazil:12 | Japan:R-15 | India:A (cinema release) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Nova Scotia) | Chile:TE | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Germany:16 (w) | Hong Kong:IIB | Iceland:16 | Italy:VM14 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:M | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 | Philippines:PG-13Fun Stuff
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Reputedly, Haley Joel Osment got the role of Cole Sear for one of three reasons: First, he was best for it. Second, he was the only boy at auditions who wore a tie. Third, M. Night Shyamalan was surprised when he asked Haley Joel Osment if he read his part. Osment replied, "I read it three times last night." Shyamalan was impressed saying, "Wow, you read your part three times?" To which Osment replied, "No, I read *the script* three times." moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Malcolm and Cole meet in the church for the last time, a patch of hair is sticking up from the right-hand side of Cole's head. The hair becomes less frisky between shots until it ends up well combed. moreQuotes:
[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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Featured in AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV) moreSoundtrack:
I Fall In Love Too Easily moreFAQ
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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.