The Truman Show

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The Truman Show

(1998)

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Overview

Truman Burbank is the star of "The Truman Show", a 24-hour-a-day "reality" TV show that broadcasts every aspect of his life -- live and in color -- without his knowledge. His entire life has been an unending soap opera for consumption by the rest of the world. And everyone he knows -- including his wife and his best friend -- is really an actor, paid to be part of his life.

Featured Crew

Peter Weir

Director
Andrew Niccol

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Jim Carrey

Truman Burbank
Laura Linney

Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill
Noah Emmerich

Marlon / Louis Coltrane
Natascha McElhone

Lauren / Sylvia Garland
Holland Taylor

Alanis Montclair / Angela Burbank

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A review by Evan Zuqenshi

8.0

Written by Evan Zuqenshi on October 14, 2014

"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 *... read the rest.

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Status Released

Release Information

June 1, 1998

PG
Premiere

Meaning

Some material may not be suitable for children under 10. These films may contain some mild language, crude/suggestive humor, scary moments and/or violence. No drug content is present. There are a few exceptions to this rule. A few racial insults may also be heard.
June 5, 1998

PG
Theatrical

Meaning

Some material may not be suitable for children under 10. These films may contain some mild language, crude/suggestive humor, scary moments and/or violence. No drug content is present. There are a few exceptions to this rule. A few racial insults may also be heard.