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The Sixth Sense

1999

Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 intensity comes from disturbing ghosts, suicide, child endangerment, abuse, poisoning, death, grief, and sustained psychological suspense rather than sexual content. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character5/5
  • Frightening scenes5/5
  • Graphic injury3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character5/5
Why this rating?

Death is the central theme; multiple characters are deceased, including a child character.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

Features bloody gunshot wounds, a girl vomiting as a ghost, and other unsettling injuries.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity appropriate for the rating.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Afterlife, ghosts, death, and spiritual communication are prominent supernatural ideas, without a strong focus on organized religion.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Malcolm and Anna's troubled marriage and enduring love are significant, but romance is secondary to the supernatural mystery.

Frightening scenes5/5
Why this rating?

High suspense, tense atmosphere, and several jump scares involving ghosts.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

A man shoots a psychologist and then himself; bullying and physical harm to a child are shown or described, with other threatening incidents.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The young protagonist faces extreme fear with great bravery.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Highly original narrative structure and psychological storytelling.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited in its 1999 context, though characters are well-developed individuals.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It offers incidental ideas about psychology, grief, family dynamics, and coping, but teaching is not its purpose.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists show great kindness by helping restless spirits find peace.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes empathy, healing, forgiveness, and the importance of listening to others.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Malcolm acts as a dedicated, patient mentor; Cole displays significant resilience.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in The Sixth Sense would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Sixth Sense, and what caused that change?
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