12 Best Movies Like The Sixth Sense to Watch Next (2026)
Searching for movies like The Sixth Sense? Explore 12 mystery, thriller, and drama picks, from eerie supernatural stories to tense crime dramas.
If you liked the twisty mystery and emotional tension of The Sixth Sense, this list brings together 12 films that lean into suspense, secrets, and uneasy discoveries. You’ll find psychological crime stories like Arlington Road and The Bone Collector, eerie supernatural picks such as Stir of Echoes, The Black Phone, and Polaroid, plus mind-bending choices like The Thirteenth Floor. There are also darker dramas and thrillers, including Silent Fall, The Limey, and Ratcatcher, for viewers who want something moody but grounded. Each title here connects through mystery, drama, or thriller elements, so you can keep the same curious, edge-of-your-seat feeling going.
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Arlington Road
action · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Bedraggled college professor Michael Faraday has been vexed — and increasingly paranoid — since his wife's accidental death in a botched FBI operation. When a seemingly all-American couple set up house next door, Michael begin to suspect there’s more to them than meets the eye.
Why watch: If you enjoy paranoid thrillers with a crime-and-mystery edge, this is a strong fit. Its story centers on a grieving professor who starts suspecting the new neighbors next door.
Directed by Mark PellingtonCast Jeff Bridges, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Hope Davis, Robert GossettAmazon Prime VideoTubiMore details on IMDb → -
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Stir of Echoes
horror · mystery · thriller
After being hypnotized by his sister-in-law, Tom Witzky begins seeing haunting visions of a girl's ghost and a mystery begins to unfold around her.
Why watch: If you want a haunted, mystery-driven story, this one leans into horror and thriller territory. It follows a man who begins seeing ghostly visions after hypnosis sets off a new mystery.
Directed by David KoeppCast Zachary David Cope, Kevin Bacon, Kathryn Erbe, Illeana Douglas, Kevin DunnAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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The Thirteenth Floor
mystery · sci-fi · thriller
In Los Angeles, a wealthy man, known as Mr. Fuller, discovers a shocking secret about the world he lives in. Fearing for his life, he leaves a desperate message for a friend of his in the most unexpected place.
Why watch: If you like sci-fi mysteries with a tense, questioning atmosphere, this is worth a look. Its premise focuses on a man uncovering a shocking secret about the world he lives in.
Directed by Josef RusnakCast Craig Bierko, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Gretchen Mol, Vincent D'Onofrio, Dennis HaysbertTubiMore details on IMDb → -
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The Limey
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
The Limey follows Wilson, a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to task battling Valentine and an army of L.A.'s toughest criminals, hoping to find clues and piece together what happened. After surviving a near-death beating, getting thrown from a building and being chased down a dangerous mountain road, the Englishman decides to dole out some bodily harm of his own.
Why watch: If you prefer a crime thriller with drama and mystery, this one may suit you. It follows an English ex-con traveling to Los Angeles to uncover what happened to his daughter.
Directed by Steven SoderberghCast Terence Stamp, Lesley Ann Warren, Luis Guzmán, Barry Newman, Joe DallesandroAmazon Prime VideoStarzTubiFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Polaroid
drama · horror · mystery · thriller
High school loner Bird Fitcher has no idea what dark secrets are tied to the mysterious Polaroid vintage camera she stumbles upon, but it doesn't take long to discover that those who have their picture taken meet a tragic end. Bird and her friends must survive one more night as they race to solve the mystery of the haunted Polaroid before it kills them all.
Why watch: If you want a modern horror-mystery with teen leads, this is a reasonable choice. The story centers on a mysterious camera and a race to understand why it brings tragic consequences.
Directed by Lars KlevbergCast Kathryn Prescott, Tyler Young, Samantha Logan, Keenan Tracey, Priscilla QuintanaAmazon Prime VideoTubiFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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The Wretched
drama · horror · mystery · thriller
A rebellious teenage boy, struggling with his parents' imminent divorce, encounters a terrifying evil after his next-door neighbor becomes possessed by an ancient witch that feasts on children.
Why watch: If you like supernatural horror mixed with family tension, this title fits that lane. It follows a teenage boy dealing with an unsettling evil tied to his neighbor.
Directed by Brett Pierce, Drew T. PierceCast John-Paul Howard, Piper Curda, Jamison Jones, Azie Tesfai, Zarah MahlerAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Stigmata
horror · mystery
A young woman with no strong religious beliefs, Frankie Paige begins having strange and violent experiences, showing signs of the wounds that Jesus received when crucified. When the Vatican gets word of Frankie's situation, a high-ranking cardinal requests that the Rev. Andrew Kiernan investigate her case. Soon Kiernan realizes that very sinister forces are at work, and tries to rescue Frankie from the entity that is plaguing her.
Why watch: If you’re drawn to mystery stories with strong horror elements, this one may work for you. Its setup involves a woman experiencing strange events and a church investigation into what is happening to her.
Directed by Rupert WainwrightCast Patricia Arquette, Gabriel Byrne, Jonathan Pryce, Nia Long, Thomas KopacheTubiMore details on IMDb → -
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Silent Fall
drama · mystery · thriller
Having seen the double murder of his parents, autistic youth Tim Warden is sent to therapy with controversial therapist Dr. Jake Rainer. Jake tries to probe the silent child about what he saw, but he gets more details about the Wardens' household dynamics from Tim's teenage sister, Sylvie. As he spends more time with the siblings, Jake learns that the Wardens' marriage was not as perfect as it seemed, and he uncovers other new details that might help solve the crime.
Why watch: If you enjoy psychological mysteries centered on family secrets, this could be a good match. It follows a therapist working with an autistic boy who witnessed a double murder.
Directed by Bruce BeresfordCast Richard Dreyfuss, Linda Hamilton, John Lithgow, J.T. Walsh, Ben FaulknerFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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The Black Phone
horror · mystery · thriller
Finney Blake, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.
Why watch: If you want a tense horror-mystery with a trapped protagonist, this is an easy pick. It follows a boy who hears the voices of previous victims after a disconnected phone starts ringing.
Directed by Scott DerricksonCast Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies, E. Roger MitchellNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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The Prodigy
fantasy · horror · mystery · thriller
A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.
Why watch: If you like stories about unsettling behavior with a supernatural angle, this one may appeal to you. It focuses on a mother who suspects something unusual is influencing her young son.
Directed by Nicholas McCarthyCast Taylor Schilling, Jackson Robert Scott, Peter Mooney, Colm Feore, Paul FauteuxAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Bone Collector
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Lincoln Rhyme was the department's top homicide detective and leading expert in criminal forensics until an injury left him paralyzed, depressed, and incapable of working. But when a gruesome murder in Manhattan leaves detectives baffled, they call on Rhyme to help solve the mystery. Amelia Donaghy, a rookie cop whose quick thinking preserved a gruesome murder scene, is enlisted by Rhyme to be his on-the-scene forensics expert. With Amelia reluctantly acting as Rhyme's able-bodied go-between, the pair piece together cryptic clues the killer leaves behind at the scene of the crime, hoping to catch the grisly serial killer.
Why watch: If you enjoy crime mysteries with investigators piecing together clues, this is a solid option. It follows a paralyzed former detective and a rookie cop working a grisly Manhattan case.
Directed by Phillip NoyceCast Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah, Michael Rooker, Michael McGloneAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Ratcatcher
Won 1 Carl Foreman Award for the Most Promising Newcomer 2 nominations
drama
James Gillespie is 12 years old. The world he knew is changing. Haunted by a secret, he has become a stranger in his own family. He is drawn to the canal where he creates a world of his own. He finds an awkward tenderness with Margaret Anne, a vulnerable 14 year old expressing a need for love in all the wrong ways, and befriends Kenny, who possesses an unusual innocence in spite of the harsh surroundings.
Why watch: If you prefer quieter drama with a mysterious undercurrent, this is the most intimate choice on the list. Its story follows a 12-year-old boy navigating a changing world while carrying a secret.
Directed by Lynne RamsayCast Tommy Flanagan, Mandy Matthews, William Eadie, Michelle Stewart, Lynne Ramsay Jr.MaxMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This roundup is built for anyone who wants more suspense, hidden truths, and unsettling mysteries after finishing The Sixth Sense. Whether you prefer supernatural chills, crime-driven investigations, or psychological tension, there’s something here to match that mood. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you want another smart, suspenseful pick, because it’s updated regularly with fresh recommendations. The goal is to make it easy to find your next watch without wading through guesswork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these movies similar to The Sixth Sense?
These picks were matched by tone, themes, and story style using a similarity model trained on plot synopses, genres, and cast — not just shared genre tags — so the connection runs deeper than a simple category match.