The Sixth Sense (1999)
A child psychologist uncovers a boy's chilling secret, weaving a measured tale of suspense and melancholy.
Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.
How intense is The Sixth Sense?
The Sixth Sense is properly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What The Sixth Sense feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingmelancholyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Sixth Sense
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Is The Sixth Sense for you?
Is The Sixth Sense scary?
Yes, properly. The Sixth Sense is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Sixth Sense gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Sixth Sense sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Sixth Sense OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Sixth Sense?
The Sixth Sense runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream The Sixth Sense?
The Sixth Sense is streaming on Apple TV+, Peacock and Fandango at Home (free).
Does The Sixth Sense have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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