The 6th Man
They're lifting the game to a higher level
1997 • 108 min • Fantasy · Drama · Comedy
Synopsis
A college athlete returns from the dead to help his brother's basketball team win the NCAA title.
Our family guide
Best from age 11- 61 Audience · 178 · 100%
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.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- A central character dies
- Some mild suggestive remarks
- Occasional mild language
What it models well
- Brotherhood and teamwork
- Overcoming loss
- Perseverance
Talk about it after
- Coping with grief
- The ethics of supernatural help
- The importance of fair play
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Top billed cast
Director: Randall Miller • Crew: Christopher Reed, Cynthia Carle, Don Rhymer
Trailers & clips
The 6th Man Movie Trailer 1997 - TV Spot
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.1/10 (178)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0120142
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