Five Days at the Sea
Five Days at the Sea

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Five Days at the Sea

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Croatian

Maša and her boyfriend decide to visit their friends who own a property on a small Dalmatian island. What starts off as a potentially fun vacation turns into a game of trust when Maša confides to her friend that she's expecting, with this sudden revelation testing the boundries of everyone's comfort zone.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users85%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A child psychologist treats a young boy who claims to be able to see dead people. As the psychologist delves deeper into the boy's claims, he uncovers unsettling truths about the living and the dead. He must race against time to help the boy confront his abilities and the terrifying entities he perceives.

Critical Reception

The film was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its suspenseful atmosphere, strong performances, and surprising twist ending. It became a cultural phenomenon and cemented M. Night Shyamalan's reputation as a master of the supernatural thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling suspense and effective jump scares.

  • Applauded for Bruce Willis's compelling performance as a grieving father.

  • The film's iconic twist ending was widely discussed and debated.

Google audience: Audiences were captivated by the film's eerie atmosphere and emotional depth, with many highlighting the unexpected and memorable conclusion. Some viewers found the pacing slow in parts, but the overall experience was overwhelmingly positive.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. Won multiple Saturn Awards, including Best Horror Film.

Fun Fact

The iconic red child's coat worn by Haley Joel Osment was actually a prop from the film 'The Sixth Sense', although it was dyed a different shade of red for 'Five Days at the Sea'.

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