Malcolm Crowe (Willis) is a child psychologist who receives an award on the same night that he is visited by a very unhappy ex-patient. After this encounter, Crowe takes on the task of curing Cole (Osment), a young boy with similar ills to the ex-patient's. This boy has a secret that he can't tell, but it frightens him more than anything should. Crowe spends a lot of time with Cole as his marriage disintegrates. Cole's mum (Collette) is at her wit's end concerning what to do about her son's increasing problems. Crowe seems to be Cole and his mum's only hope.
This is a very good movie that no one should miss. Willis is excellent as the troubled psychologist, and Osment and Collette are wonderful as the troubled family. This is a very well written and directed film based on an abnormal idea. The plot moves along perfectly with more and more information being revealed to you about Cole and his life as the movie progresses. In some places the movie is intense and even scary but it all works together in a wonderful way that keeps you engrossed throughout.