The 6th Man
“They're lifting the game to a higher level”
Synopsis
A college athlete returns from the dead to help his brother's basketball team win the NCAA title.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The 6th Man Movie Trailer 1997 - TV Spot
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-16
Top Cast
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Marlon Wayans
Kenny Tyler
Kadeem Hardison
Antoine Tyler
David Paymer
Coach Pederson
Michael Michele
R.C. St. John
Octavia Spencer
Nativity Watson
Saundra McClain
Camille Tyler
Harold Sylvester
James Tyler
Kevin Dunn
Mikulski
Chris Spencer
Jimmy Stubbs
Paul Ben-Victor
Bernie
Chris Turner
Jordy
Gary Jones
Gertz
Vladimir Cuk
Zigi Hrbacek
Travis Ford
Danny O'Grady
Jack Karuletwa
Luther LaSalle
Kirk Baily
Coach Nichols
Danielle Saklofsky
Cheryl
Scott LaRose
Ernie
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randall Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Reed, Cynthia Carle, Don Rhymer
- Original Score
- Marcus Miller, Vassal Benford
- Original Title
- The 6th Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Randall Miller
Christopher Reed, Cynthia Carle, Don Rhymer
Marcus Miller, Vassal Benford
Mike Ozier
Eric A. Sears
Jody Savin, David Hoberman
Department Leadership Roster
Randall Miller
Director
Michael S. Bolton
Production Design
Mike Ozier
Director of Photography
Eric A. Sears
Editor
David Hoberman
Producer
Christopher Reed
Writer
Cynthia Carle
Writer
Marcus Miller
Original Music Composer
Vassal Benford
Original Music Composer
Don Rhymer
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 6th Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The 6th Man about?
A college athlete returns from the dead to help his brother's basketball team win the NCAA title.
Who directed The 6th Man?
The 6th Man was directed by Randall Miller.
Who stars in The 6th Man?
The principal cast of The 6th Man includes Marlon Wayans, Kadeem Hardison, David Paymer, Michael Michele, Octavia Spencer.
When was The 6th Man released and how long is it?
The 6th Man was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The 6th Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 6th Man was composed by Marcus Miller, Vassal Benford.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 6th Man?
The 6th Man holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).