The Sixth Sense - through the 3 Act Structure.
Act I
Malcome is driven by his past failure to take on Cole as his client. I believe Act I comes to a close when Malcome gives Cole a goal (to decided what he wants to get out of their meetings) - Cole decides not to be afraid.
Act II
Complications of Cole's problems - but malcome doesn't quite believe him. Cole reveals his secret to Malcolm, but still malcolm doesn't believe him. Malcolm decides he cannot help Cole either, but immediately realizes Cole is not crazy and is telling the truth. The goal now is to help Cole help the ghosts.
Act III
Cole decides to start helping ghosts, in doing so, has found solace with himself, has begun to heal the relationship with his mother. A Malcolm also gets help too. by realizing he's dead - he comes to grips with his reality and begins to let go.
(I'll admit the Three Act structure is sometimes hard to nail down on some stories. this is because some writers are either a) so good it's subtle b) so good they can break the rules, or c) failed to clearly define the goal or situation. Night doesn't have much trouble with that.
Act III