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The Sixth Sense
Movie (1999)
Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.
Movie (1999)
Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Characters flirt, kiss, start to undress, and are seen in showers or underdressed in nonsexual contexts.
Violence & Gore
The movie includes bloody images, grisly descriptions such as suicide and gunshot wounds, a break-in resulting in a shooting, and bullying.
Profanity
Language includes various mild and moderate swear words as well as insults.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Adults consume wine to celebrate with some tipsiness, and a prescription antidepressant bottle is shown.
Frightening Scenes
The movie features jump scares and grisly disturbing images including hanging bodies, suicides, and a poisoned child.
Other things to know
Various commercial brands and products are referenced throughout the film.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The film conveys that processing death, showing empathy, and facing difficulties head-on are important.
Role models
Characters demonstrate courage, communication skills, patience, and form a trusting bond to help each other heal.
Representation
Central characters are White males, with a hardworking single mother depicted.
Learning
Families can discuss ghost stories, loss, and character strengths such as courage, communication, and empathy.
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