Not every gift is a blessing.|Aug. 06, 1999|USA|107 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Drama;Mystery;Thriller
Description: “The Sixth Sense,” released in 1999, is a compelling psychological thriller. The story follows Malcolm Crowe, a child psychologist in Philadelphia, who is honored for his professional achievements. One night, while returning home with his wife Anna, Malcolm encounters Vincent Grey, a former patient he treated for childhood hallucinations. Vincent, accusing Malcolm of failing him, tragically shoots Malcolm before taking his own life.
The following fall, Malcolm takes on the case of Cole Sear, a nine-year-old boy exhibiting troubling behavior. Determined to help Cole and mend his strained relationship with his wife, Malcolm delves into the boy’s life. Cole’s mother, Lynn, expresses concern about his social struggles and unexplained physical injuries. Eventually, Cole reveals a shocking secret to Malcolm: he can see ghosts who are unaware of their own deaths.
Initially skeptical, Malcolm considers ending his therapy sessions with Cole. However, while reviewing an old audio recording of Vincent, Malcolm hears a desperate plea for help in Spanish. This convinces him that Cole’s claims are genuine. Malcolm advises Cole to embrace his ability by communicating with the spirits and aiding them in resolving their unfinished business. Reluctantly, Cole agrees to try.
One night, Cole encounters a ghostly girl who appears to be vomiting. After identifying her, Cole and Malcolm attend her funeral. There, Cole discovers a videotape exposing the girl’s mother poisoning her daughter. By exposing this truth, Cole saves the girl’s younger sister from a similar fate.
As Cole learns to cope with his gift, he begins to thrive socially and is cast as the lead in his school play. Before parting ways, Cole suggests that Malcolm attempt to communicate with his wife Anna while she sleeps.
Cast director: Andrew Mondshein
Cast actor: Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams, Donnie Wahlberg, Mischa Barton, Trevor Morgan, Glenn Fitzgerald, Bruce Norris, Angelica Page
Original name: The Sixth Sense