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The Truman Show

PG19981h 43mPeter Weir
IMDb 8.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 90

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"On the air. Unaware."

In a picture-perfect seaside town, an insurance salesman begins to realize that his entire existence may be staged and observed by a vast unseen audience as part of a long-running real-time reality TV show.

ComedyDrama
EscapeParanoiaDystopiaDark ComedySuspicionVideo SurveillanceDeceptionHidden CameraSimulated Reality Television Producer

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Truman Show (1998) about?

In a picture-perfect seaside town, an insurance salesman begins to realize that his entire existence may be staged and observed by a vast unseen audience as part of a long-running real-time reality TV show.

Who stars in The Truman Show?

The Truman Show stars Jim Carrey (Truman Burbank), Laura Linney (Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill), Noah Emmerich (Marlon / Louis Coltrane), Natascha McElhone (Lauren Garland / Sylvia), Holland Taylor (Angela Montclair / Alanis Montclair). The film was directed by Peter Weir.

How long is The Truman Show?

The Truman Show has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated PG.

Is The Truman Show worth watching?

The Truman Show holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Truman Show?

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