The Sixth Man (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, The Sixth Man is a comedy, fantasy, drama and science fiction film directed by Randall Miller, running about 107 minutes. “They're lifting the game to a higher level” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A college athlete returns from the dead to help his brother's basketball team win the NCAA title.
Who’s in it. The Sixth Man stars Marlon Wayans as Kenny Tyler, Kadeem Hardison as Antoine Tyler, David Paymer as Coach Pederson and Michael Michele as R.C. St. John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Sixth Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sixth Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sixth Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sixth Man (1997)?
- In US, The Sixth Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sixth Man worth watching?
- The Sixth Man holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sixth Man?
- The Sixth Man stars Marlon Wayans, Kadeem Hardison, David Paymer, Michael Michele and Octavia Spencer.
- When was The Sixth Man released?
- The Sixth Man was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.