The Sixth Sense (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1999, The Sixth Sense is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by M. Night Shyamalan, running about 107 minutes. “Not every gift is a blessing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. The Sixth Sense stars Bruce Willis as Malcolm Crowe, Toni Collette as Lynn Sear, Olivia Williams as Anna Crowe and Haley Joel Osment as Cole Sear, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Sixth Sense has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $672.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sixth Sense page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sixth Sense tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sixth Sense (1999)?
- In US, The Sixth Sense is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sixth Sense worth watching?
- The Sixth Sense holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sixth Sense?
- The Sixth Sense stars Bruce Willis, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams, Haley Joel Osment and Donnie Wahlberg.
- When was The Sixth Sense released?
- The Sixth Sense was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.