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ComedyDrama

The Truman Show

- On the air. Unaware.

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.

Release Date : 1998-06-04

Language :EnglishSpanish

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Paramount PicturesScott Rudin Productions

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Jim Carrey

Character Name : Truman Burbank

Original Name : Jim Carrey

Gender : Male

Laura Linney

Character Name : Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill

Original Name : Laura Linney

Gender : Female

Noah Emmerich

Character Name : Marlon / Louis Coltrane

Original Name : Noah Emmerich

Gender : Male

Natascha McElhone

Character Name : Lauren Garland / Sylvia

Original Name : Natascha McElhone

Gender : Female

Holland Taylor

Character Name : Angela Montclair / Alanis Montclair

Original Name : Holland Taylor

Gender : Female

Ed Harris

Character Name : Christof

Original Name : Ed Harris

Gender : Male

Paul Giamatti

Character Name : Simeon

Original Name : Paul Giamatti

Gender : Male

Brian Delate

Character Name : Walter Moore / Kirk Burbank

Original Name : Brian Delate

Gender : Male

Peter Krause

Character Name : Lawrence

Original Name : Peter Krause

Gender : Male

Blair Slater

Character Name : Young Truman

Original Name : Blair Slater

Gender : Male

Heidi Schanz

Character Name : Vivien

Original Name : Heidi Schanz

Gender : Female

Una Damon

Character Name : Chloe

Original Name : Una Damon

Gender : Female

Krista Lynn Landolfi

Character Name : Bar Waitress

Original Name : Krista Lynn Landolfi

Gender : Female

O-Lan Jones

Character Name : Bar Waitress

Original Name : O-Lan Jones

Gender : Female

Ron Taylor

Character Name : Ron

Original Name : Ron Taylor

Gender : Male

Don Taylor

Character Name : Don

Original Name : Don Taylor

Gender : Male

Ted Raymond

Character Name : Spencer

Original Name : Ted Raymond

Gender : Male

Harry Shearer

Character Name : Mike Michaelson

Original Name : Harry Shearer

Gender : Male

Jeanette Miller

Character Name : Senior Citizen

Original Name : Jeanette Miller

Gender : Female

Philip Glass

Character Name : Keyboard Artist

Original Name : Philip Glass

Gender : Male

Joe Minjares

Character Name : Bartender

Original Name : Joe Minjares

Gender : Male

Philip Baker Hall

Character Name : Network Executive

Original Name : Philip Baker Hall

Gender : Male

John Pleshette

Character Name : Network Executive

Original Name : John Pleshette

Gender : Male

Terry Camilleri

Character Name : Man in Bathtub

Original Name : Terry Camilleri

Gender : Male

Joel McKinnon Miller

Character Name : Garage Attendant

Original Name : Joel McKinnon Miller

Gender : Male

Judy Clayton

Character Name : Travel Agent

Original Name : Judy Clayton

Gender : Female

Fritz Dominique

Character Name : Truman's Neighbor

Original Name : Fritz Dominique

Gender : Male

Angel Schmiedt

Character Name : Truman's Neighbor

Original Name : Angel Schmiedt

Gender : Female

Nastassja Schmiedt

Character Name : Truman's Neighbor

Original Name : Nastassja Schmiedt

Gender : Female

Muriel Moore

Character Name : Teacher

Original Name : Muriel Moore

Gender : Female

Mal Jones

Character Name : News Vendor

Original Name : Mal Jones

Gender : Male

Judson Vaughn

Character Name : Insurance Co-Worker

Original Name : Judson Vaughn

Gender : Male

Earl Hilliard Jr.

Character Name : Ferry Worker

Original Name : Earl Hilliard Jr.

Gender : Male

David Andrew Nash

Character Name : Bus Driver / Ferry Captain

Original Name : David Andrew Nash

Gender : Male

Jim Towers

Character Name : Bus Supervisor

Original Name : Jim Towers

Gender : Male

Savannah Swafford

Character Name : Little Girl in Bus

Original Name : Savannah Swafford

Gender : Female

Antoni Corone

Character Name : Security Guard

Original Name : Antoni Corone

Gender : Male

Mario Ernesto Sánchez

Character Name : Security Guard

Original Name : Mario Ernesto Sánchez

Gender : Male

John Roselius

Character Name : Man at Beach

Original Name : John Roselius

Gender : Male

Kade Coates

Character Name : Truman (4 years)

Original Name : Kade Coates

Gender : Male

Marcia DeBonis

Character Name : Nurse

Original Name : Marcia DeBonis

Gender : Female

Sam Kitchin

Character Name : Surgeon

Original Name : Sam Kitchin

Gender : Male

Sebastian Youngblood

Character Name : Orderly

Original Name : Sebastian Youngblood

Gender : Male

Dave Corey

Character Name : Hospital Security Guard

Original Name : Dave Corey

Gender : Male

Mark Alan Gillott

Character Name : Policeman at Power Plant

Original Name : Mark Alan Gillott

Gender : Male

Jay Saiter

Character Name : Policeman at Truman's House

Original Name : Jay Saiter

Gender : Male

Tony Todd

Character Name : Policeman at Truman's House

Original Name : Tony Todd

Gender : Male

Marco Rubeo

Character Name : Man in Christmas Box

Original Name : Marco Rubeo

Gender : Male

Daryl Davis

Character Name : Couple at Picnic Table

Original Name : Daryl Davis

Gender : Female

Robert Davis

Character Name : Couple at Picnic Table

Original Name : Robert Davis

Gender : Male

R.J. Murdock

Character Name : Production Assistant

Original Name : R.J. Murdock

Gender : Male

Matthew McDonough

Character Name : Man at Newsstand

Original Name : Matthew McDonough

Gender : Male

Larry McDowell

Character Name : Man at Newsstand

Original Name : Larry McDowell

Gender : Male

Joseph Lucus

Character Name : Ticket Taker

Original Name : Joseph Lucus

Gender : Male

Logan Kirksey

Character Name : TV Host

Original Name : Logan Kirksey

Gender : Male

Adam Tomei

Character Name : Control Room Director

Original Name : Adam Tomei

Gender : Male

John Pramik

Character Name : Keyboard Artist

Original Name : John Pramik

Gender : Male

Al Foster

Character Name : Bar Patron

Original Name : Al Foster

Gender : Male

Zoaunne LeRoy

Character Name : Bar Patron

Original Name : Zoaunne LeRoy

Gender : Female

Millie Slavin

Character Name : Bar Patron

Original Name : Millie Slavin

Gender : Female

Dona Hardy

Character Name : Senior Citizen

Original Name : Dona Hardy

Gender : Female

Tom Simmons

Character Name : Garage Attendant

Original Name : Tom Simmons

Gender : Male

Susan Angelo

Character Name : Mother

Original Name : Susan Angelo

Gender : Female

Carly Smiga

Character Name : Daughter

Original Name : Carly Smiga

Gender : Female

Yuji Okumoto

Character Name : Japanese Family

Original Name : Yuji Okumoto

Gender : Male

Kiyoko Yamaguchi

Character Name : Japanese Family

Original Name : Kiyoko Yamaguchi

Gender : Female

Saemi Nakamura

Character Name : Japanese Family

Original Name : Saemi Nakamura

Gender : Female

Sergio Kato

Character Name : Production Assistant (uncredited)

Original Name : Sergio Kato

Gender : Male

Jake Eberle

Character Name : Classical Clive (uncredited)

Original Name : Jake Eberle

Gender : Male

Marc Macaulay

Character Name : Citizen Searching Truman (uncredited)

Original Name : Marc Macaulay

Gender : Male

Melissa Fitzgerald

Character Name : Girl Dancing with Marlon (uncredited)

Original Name : Melissa Fitzgerald

Gender : Female

Erik Rodenhiser

Character Name : Man Dancing / Man in Control Room (uncredited)

Original Name : Erik Rodenhiser

Gender : Male

Reviews

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Evan Zuqenshi

@Zuqenshi

2021-06-23

**"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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tmdb32492600

@tmdb32492600

2021-06-23

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

@Dsnake1

2021-06-23

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 struggled with memories, but don't we all? As the viewer, we're left to determine the morality of the happiness of millions versus the freedom of one. We're also left to consider whether Truman's cage was better than his freedom. A child born into a system that doesn't have a great track record or a life of relative safety with no knowledge of the cage. The viewer also has to determine the sturdy nature of reality. What is reality besides our perception of it? What's real to Jim or to Bob? Are the things that are real to them real to me if I've never seen or heard about them? Beyond the philosophical questions the movie poses, the film itself is solid. Jim Carrey pulls off the part wonderfully. He's more than just a comedian, although he can bring the humor the instant the scene needs it. The supporting cast fell right in line. The pacing may be a little slow early on for many viewers, but that is remedied once the action begins to pick up. If you want something light and silly, go watch something else by Carrey.

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aardwark69

@aardwark69

2021-06-23

In a world experimenting with big brother reality shows and questioning what is real in a mtrix kind of way, The Truman Show is a splendid and well executed movie about a man owned by a corporation from birth, who lives on the set while not being aware of the fact that everything around him is fake. Brilliant Jim Carey.

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r96sk

@r96sk

2021-06-23

Such a well executed plot. So much fun to watch. Jim Carrey, an actor I always enjoying watching, is terrific in the lead as Truman - he kills every moment, very much the perfect person to play this role. Laura Linney (Hannah), Ed Harris (Christof) and Noah Emmerich (Louis) are the best of the rest, while Paul Giamatti (Simeon) even appears. 'The Truman Show' is one of those films that I've heard a great deal about down the years so I'm happy to have finally got around to seeing it. It's excellent. It's well paced and just a really entertaining and thoughtful premise to watch unfold. Brilliant film.

J

JPV852

@JPV852

2023-07-17

Seen this one numerous times, including in the theater, and still holds up so well, and is engrossing from beginning to end. It was the first time seeing how versatile Jim Carrey was. Just a great all around movie. **4.5/5**

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James

@JN2012

2023-10-20

How the heck did they make so much money off advertisements?!

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CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2024-09-22

If you think Simon Cowell is a television control freak, just meet "Christof" (Ed Harris) who built an huge great dome you can see from space, populated by dozens of ever-changing actors all so the ever-curious world can follow the life of one man. "Truman Burbank" (Jim Carrey) has lived what he considers to be a perfectly normal, trouble-free, life that has led him to his currently, happily married, status with "Meryl" (Laura Linney). He hasn't quite seemed to clock that every day bears a striking resemblance to the one before, but if it ain't broke... Then he begins to notice things that trigger some cerebral rebellion to his Elysian existence. He begins to realise just how unnaturally predicable everything in his life is whilst recalling his old flame "Lauren" (Natascha McElhone) who was inexplicably whisked away from a midnight seaside rendezvous. When his car radio accidentally picks up the talkback frequency and he quickly thereafter stumbles upon some sloppy scene-setting, he begins to question his whole reality - and boy is he in for one hell of a shock! What can he do, though? Every attempt to "escape" is thwarted and we know he is terrified of the water... Will he get to the truth? Easily Carrey's best role in my book, as he plays the good natured but slightly vacuous character whom we see evolve into someone much more capable than many - including his puppet-master - think possible. It's a comically savage indictment on the routine nature of the life so many people go through as one year follows another with little, if any, change to the safe daily regimen. The writing allows Carrey to deliver a plausibly characterful effort that's entertaining and engaging and hats also ought to come of to his on-screen wife (Linney) who presumably sacrifices quite a lot for her art and watches the man she cares for become a bit of a personality car crash. Could it ever happen? Maybe the old sailors were right - and there is an end of the flat world, as we know it...?

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RalphRahal

@RalphRahal

2024-12-21

Directed by Peter Weir and starring Jim Carrey in a career-defining role, the film tells the story of Truman Burbank, a man living unknowingly in a reality TV show. This premise alone sets it apart in cinematic history. Truman felt real, relatable, and honestly, just amazing. What makes this movie special is how unique the story is. Back in 1998, the idea of someone’s life being filmed without them knowing was way ahead of its time. The film captured and critiqued a cultural shift before it fully unfolded. Watching Truman figure out that his whole world is fake and trying to break free is equal parts heartbreaking and inspiring. It really makes you think about how much of your life is influenced by the world around you and what’s actually real. The choice of location was genius, the town Truman lives in, Seahaven, is picture-perfect. It was filmed in Seaside, Florida, and honestly, it looks like something out of a postcard. But that’s the point, it feels like the kind of place you'd dream of but quickly realize is too good to be true, just like Truman’s life. The way they shot the movie is genius too. Cinematographer Peter Biziou masterfully used unconventional angles, hidden-camera perspectives, and subtle vignetting to make you feel like you’re watching Truman through the eyes of the people spying on him. Thematically, The Truman Show hits hard. It’s about the constructed realities we live in, whether imposed by media, society, or even ourselves. It explores what it means to live authentically and the cost of breaking free from comfort and illusion. And honestly, how many movies make you question the nature of your own life? Beyond the story, the film’s legacy is remarkable. It anticipated a world of mass surveillance and reality TV, making it more than just a movie, it’s a cultural touchstone. Even now, its themes feel fresh and unsettling, like it was made for today. It’s not just an entertaining watch but a thought-provoking experience that stays with you long after the credits roll. Whether it’s your first time watching or a revisit, The Truman Show feels like a mirror to our times.