The Sixth Sense (1999)
The Sixth Sense is streaming in Australia on Netflix, Disney Plus.
The verdict
The Sixth Sense stood out as one of the better-rated English films of its release window. It's sitting at 8.0/10 on TMDB across 13,353 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 107-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Australia you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus.
Should you spend 1h 47m on it?
1h 47m of English mystery, leaning thriller. That score holds across 13,353 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 across 13,353 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want answers early rather than a slow reveal
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 47m |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Mystery / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
M. Night Shyamalan
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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