In The Sixth Sence starring Bruce Willis, did the boy know from the start that he was dead?

Answer 1

Would such a young boy have the true time or inclination to try and make a fully grown "dead" man realise he's dead? At that young age, I'm unsure he would have that level of altruism to do so much for someone he doesn't know.
No, I believe that at first the boy doesn't realise that Bruce is indeed dead, but as the film goes on, I think he learns to realise it himself. Bruce discovering for himself in the end was indeed helped along by the lad, but not as an intentional act, but as a complete accident. That is my understanding and opinion anyway: feel free to argue 'cos i listen to all perspectives!

Answer 2

Yes, he always knew Bruce Willis was dead. That is why he told him "I see dead people." Poor Bruce Willis didn't have a clue.

Answer 3

I think he was. He was pretty scared the first time he saw Bruce. But Bruce didnt know that he was dead so he befriended that boy. I loved that movie. Maybe Ill go rent it this weekend.

Answer 4

Yes, the boy knew that he himself was dead. He was giving subtle clues to Bruce Willis' character trying to let him know that the Burce character was dead.

Answer 5

Yes he did... Also the man who shoots Bruce Willis is the young boy himself... That is how the boy died... Weird stuff ain't it :)

Answer 6

Yes, but Bruce didn't

Answer 7

Yes he did. But Bruce didn't and I certainly didn't. Great film! Love it!

Answer 8

Yes he did know.

He didn't want to tell him though because he had enough experience with the dead to realize that they do not usually know and telling them could be harmful to him and to them. AS in they could get horribly upset! Smart kid if you ask me lol

Answer 9

We are led to believe so because he says he sees people who don't know they're dead.

In the movie I think it is up to the spirit to realize they are dead and move on

Answer 10

Yes.