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The Truman Show

PG
Movie
1998
1h 43m
English
Comedy, Drama
Every second of every day, from the moment he was born, for the last thirty years, Truman Burbank has been the unwitting star of the longest running, most popular documentary-soap opera in history. The picture-perfect town of Seahaven that he calls home is actually a gigantic soundstage. Truman's friends and family - everyone he meets, in fact - are actors. He lives every moment under the unblinking gaze of thousands of hidden TV cameras.
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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
Ed Harris
Christof
Brian Delate
Walter Moore / Kirk Burbank
Peter Krause
Lawrence
Blair Slater
Young Truman
OLan Jones
Bar Waitress
Harry Shearer
Mike Michaelson
Jeanette Miller
Senior Citizen
Philip Glass
Keyboard Artist
Joe Minjares
Bartender
Philip Baker Hall
Network Executive
John Pleshette
Network Executive
Terry Camilleri
Man in Bathtub
Joel McKinnon Miller
Garage Attendant
Directed By: Peter Weir
Written By: Andrew Niccol

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Zuqenshi says...
10 years ago
"The Truman Show" dares to question the reality. It's original, complex, and philosophical. It manages to make you feel truly frustrated and claustrophobic. Perhaps many of us can relate to Truman as we live in a time of routines. We often live our lives without giving a second thought to the simplicity and meaninglessness of life itself. Our limited perspectives keep us from seeing. The lies we are told keep us from the truth. If we could push the boundaries of our reality, what are the odds that we'd face what Truman faced in the end? It was a joy to watch "Jim Carrey" as "Truman", it is yet another proof that Jim isn't just a comedian.
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Andromeda_donuts-deleted-1574321126 says...
9 years ago
I can't believe it took me until 2015 to watch The Truman Show. It's one of those unique films that gets you thinking and its message just gets more and more relevant. A must see film!
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imstillalive401 says...
11 years ago
Well first of all.. I pretty much hate Jim Carrey, I just can't take him seriously! One day my friend put this film up without me knowing what the film was about or what actors were in etc. and...OMG, that is actually an amazing film! Even better when you haven't watch the trailer or anything! Amazingly surprised! Watch it!
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TheSydBarrett-deleted-1585586734 says...
6 years ago
It's unique, ground breaking, and a real tear jerker. Watching this movie will be one of your best choices!
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Featured User Reviews

Dsnake1
CONTAINS SPOILERS9/10  7 years ago
On the surface, The Truman Show is about a man who has lived his life trapped inside of a bubble. He tries the entire movie to pop the bubble, and he eventually does.

Under that layer, though, is a complex theme. Does Truman really enjoy his cell? He seemed to for years. At the same time, he stru More
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Evan Zuqenshi
6 years ago
**"The Truman Show"** dares to question the reality. It's original, complex, and philosophical. It manages to make you feel truly frustrated and **claustrophobic**.

Perhaps many of us can relate to Truman as we live in a time of routines. We often live our lives without giving a second thought t More
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tmdb32492600
6 years ago
Truman...One of my favourite films. It's just hilarious. The whole concept that this man thinks he is living in the real world.

Very well done to the Director and Writers!
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Dsnake1
6 years ago
On the surface, The Truman Show is about a man who has lived his life trapped inside of a bubble. He tries the entire movie to pop the bubble, and he eventually does.

Under that layer, though, is a complex theme. Does Truman really enjoy his cell? He seemed to for years. At the same time, he stru More
Like  -  Dislike  -  Comment  -  000

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