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The Truman Show

  • 19981998
  • PGPG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
1.1M
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471
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Jim Carrey in The Truman Show (1998)
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An insurance salesman discovers his whole life is actually a reality TV show.An insurance salesman discovers his whole life is actually a reality TV show.An insurance salesman discovers his whole life is actually a reality TV show.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
1.1M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
471
176
    • Peter Weir
    • Andrew Niccol
  • Stars
    • Jim Carrey
    • Ed Harris
    • Laura Linney
    • Peter Weir
    • Andrew Niccol
  • Stars
    • Jim Carrey
    • Ed Harris
    • Laura Linney
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 252Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #139
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars

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    Ed Harris and Paul Giamatti in The Truman Show (1998)
    Jim Carrey and Laura Linney in The Truman Show (1998)
    Jim Carrey in The Truman Show (1998)
    Ed Harris in The Truman Show (1998)
    Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, and Holland Taylor in The Truman Show (1998)
    Jim Carrey in The Truman Show (1998)
    Jim Carrey in The Truman Show (1998)
    Ed Harris in The Truman Show (1998)
    Jim Carrey in The Truman Show (1998)
    Jim Carrey in The Truman Show (1998)

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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
      • Peter Weir
      • Andrew Niccol
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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
      It is an enduring myth that the Great Wall of China is the only man-made object visible from space. The wall is narrower than the average highway and is visible only in low orbit from where all manner of other man-made objects can also be seen.
    • Quotes

      Truman: [repeated line; frequently in the show] Good morning, 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) (300), Third Movement: Alla Turca
      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 reviews1.4K

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    9/10
    Very good!
    I've seen The Truman Show a multitude of times, and each time it gets better. First watching it at a young age (Roughly 10 years old), I never picked up on much of the deeper meaning behind the film. The idea of someone's whole life being a television program was simply entertaining. Now, as an older viewer and with more experience in analyzing books and movies, I can really pick up on the satirical meaning behind the plot. Truman plays the star of a 24/7 television program. His entire life is broadcasted for all the world to see. He is raised to believe that there is no real reason to try and leave his perfect "island". Throughout the film, we watch as Truman tries time and time again to discover the truth behind his life, and as he attempts to escape. The struggle he experiences while trying to break free from the artificial world can be seen as a satirical message. The world is trying to oppress you, and although difficult, you can escape. This is supported by a statement made by the creator of the Truman show. He said, "We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented. It's as simple as that". Several other hidden messages (Ideas) appear throughout the film. All the actors who play roles in Truman's life, are indeed fake. Despite directly lying to a person whose life is immediately affected by that lie, the actors/actresses show no emotion for Truman. This is comparable to the lack of care society has for the majority of its citizens. Overall, The Truman Show is filled with subliminal messages and hidden meanings, all of which can be directly tied back to daily life.
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    • Sep 13, 2016

    FAQ1

    • Why isn't Truman angry at last at all? After all, he has been cheated for such a long time?

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    • Release date
      • June 5, 1998 (United States)
      • United States
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      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Seaside, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Scott Rudin Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 43 minutes
      • Color
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      • Dolby Digital

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