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The Sixth Sense

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The Sixth Sense is a 1999 American psychological thriller film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It stars Bruce Willis as Dr. Malcolm Crowe, a child psychologist, and Haley Joel Osment as Cole Sear, a young boy who claims to see and communicate with ghosts. The film is renowned for its iconic plot twist, which changes the audience's understanding of the story's events. It explores themes of redemption, guilt, and the supernatural, as Crowe attempts to help Cole while grappling with his own personal demons. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and atmosphere. It was nominated for six Academy Awards and became a commercial success, grossing over $672 million worldwide. The twist ending, where it is revealed that Crowe has been dead throughout the film, has become a cultural phenomenon. The Sixth Sense remains one of Shyamalan's most iconic works, balancing suspense with emotional depth and introducing his signature twist endings to a wide audience.