Question 1

What age is The 6th Man appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The 6th Man (1997) best from about age 11. Two basketball-playing brothers dream of NCAA glory. When one brother unexpectedly dies, his ghost returns to help the team, leading to supernatural shenanigans on the court. It explores themes of loss and brotherhood.

Question 2

What is The 6th Man rated?

Accepted Answer

The 6th Man (1997) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The 6th Man?

Accepted Answer

A central character dies; Some mild suggestive remarks; Occasional mild language. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The 6th Man?

Accepted Answer

Brotherhood and teamwork; Overcoming loss; Perseverance.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The 6th Man?

Accepted Answer

Coping with grief; The ethics of supernatural help; The importance of fair play.

Question 6

Where can I watch The 6th Man?

Accepted Answer

The 6th Man (1997) is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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