In The Sixth Sense (1999), what ability does Cole Sear say he has?

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In The Sixth Sense (1999), Cole Sear says he can see dead people.

Cole, played by Haley Joel Osment, tells child psychologist Malcolm Crowe that he sees and communicates with deceased people. The statement becomes the film’s most famous line and establishes the supernatural mystery at its center.

M. Night Shyamalan wrote and directed the film. Bruce Willis plays Malcolm, who tries to help Cole understand and cope with his frightening experiences. The story combines a ghost narrative with a psychological drama about fear, trust, and unresolved relationships.

The film was released in 1999 and became a major commercial success. It received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor for Osment, and Best Original Screenplay.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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