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The Truman Show

  • 1998
  • PG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
1.3M
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Jim Carrey in The Truman Show (1998)
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An insurance salesman begins to suspect that his whole life is actually some sort of reality TV show.An insurance salesman begins to suspect that his whole life is actually some sort of reality TV show.An insurance salesman begins to suspect that his whole life is actually some sort of reality TV show.

  • Director
    • Peter Weir
  • Writer
    • Andrew Niccol
  • Stars
    • Jim Carrey
    • Ed Harris
    • Laura Linney
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    1.3M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    130
    113
    • Director
      • Peter Weir
    • Writer
      • Andrew Niccol
    • Stars
      • Jim Carrey
      • Ed Harris
      • Laura Linney
    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 218Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #134
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 41 wins & 69 nominations total

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    Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey
    • Truman Burbank
    Ed Harris
    Ed Harris
    • Christof
    Laura Linney
    Laura Linney
    • Meryl Burbank…
    Noah Emmerich
    Noah Emmerich
    • Marlon
    Natascha McElhone
    Natascha McElhone
    • Lauren…
    Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor
    • Truman's Mother
    Brian Delate
    Brian Delate
    • Truman's Father
    Blair Slater
    • Young Truman
    Peter Krause
    Peter Krause
    • Lawrence
    Heidi Schanz
    Heidi Schanz
    • Vivien
    Ron Taylor
    • Ron
    Don Taylor
    • Don
    Ted Raymond
    Ted Raymond
    • Spencer
    Judy Clayton
    Judy Clayton
    • Travel Agent
    Fritz Dominique
    • Truman's Neighbor
    Angel Schmiedt
    • Truman's Neighbor
    Nastassja Schmiedt
    • Truman's Neighbor
    Muriel Moore
    • Teacher
    • Director
      • Peter Weir
    • Writer
      • Andrew Niccol
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ed Harris and Jim Carrey never met during filming.
    • Goofs
      When Marlon is restocking the candy bars in one of the vending machines, he works on filling up one of the rows. The scene switches to Truman talking with Marlon, and when the scene switches back to the vending machine, the row that Marlon had filled in is empty. However, earlier in that scene Marlon can be seen removing two candy bars when Truman is not looking, then stocking them back into the machine. It is obvious Marlon is just acting busy by moving candy bars back and forth, thus killing time and keeping Truman stationary so the important discussion can unfold on camera.
    • Quotes

      Truman: [repeated line; frequently in the show] Good morning, oh and in case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits are for the "real" Truman Show, with lines like "starring Truman Burbank as himself" and "created and directed by Christof".
    • Alternate versions
      A lot more pseudo-documentary footage on the making of the fictional Truman Show was shot but not used in the theatrical version. Only some short segments have been included in the released film, in the pre-credits sequence. Segments of this outtake footage, featuring Meryl Burbank and Marlon being interviewed and talking about their roles on the show and their personal lives, have been included in some airline versions, presumably to pad the running times.
    • Connections
      Edited into Catalogue of Ships (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major K. 331 III. Alla Turca
      Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Performed by Wilhelm Kempff, piano

      Courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft mbH., Hamburg

      by arrangement with PolyGram Film and TV Music

    User reviews1.5K

    Featured review
    10/10

    One of the best movies in history

    I loved this movie. Everything about it. It is one you just want to watch over and over again. Jim Carey, as usually, played an amazing role. He made you think you were him, as the whole movie did. Watch it... its a must.

    Imagine being captivated all your life in a show, without knowing. Your neighbors, your family, your loved ones... everyone you ever knew were just actors, pretending to be people they are not. Well Truman Burbank not only imagined it, but also lived it. This is a hilarious movie, that will catch you from the first minute you watch it. Just be aware... once you start watching it, it will be difficult to stop. I rate this movie 5/5, with no negative comments.
    • Valdemort
    • Nov 30, 2006
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 5, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Truman Show. Historia de una vida
    • Filming locations
      • Seaside, Florida, USA(Seahaven Island)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Scott Rudin Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $125,618,201
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $31,542,121
      • Jun 7, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $264,118,712
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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