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 Dsnake1

9.0

Written by Dsnake1 on May 7, 2018

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 l... read the rest.

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June 1, 1998

PG
Premiere

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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.