Following an unexpected tragedy, troubled child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) meets 8-year-old Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), who’s haunted by a dark secret: he is visited by ghosts.
Confused by his paranormal powers, Cole is too young to understand his purpose, and too afraid to tell anyone about his anguish – until he meets Dr. Crowe. As Crowe tries to uncover the truth about Cole's supernatural abilities, the haunting consequences of his sixth sense begin to impact both the therapist and his young client.
