The Truman Show

“On the air. Unaware.”

8.2

1998

1h 43m

ComedyDrama

Director: Peter Weir

Overview

An insurance salesman begins to suspect that his whole life is actually some sort of reality TV show.

Trailer

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Cast

Truman Burbank

Jim Carrey

Truman Burbank

Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill

Laura Linney

Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill

Marlon / Louis Coltrane

Noah Emmerich

Marlon / Louis Coltrane

Lauren Garland / Sylvia

Natascha McElhone

Lauren Garland / Sylvia

Angela Montclair / Alanis Montclair

Holland Taylor

Angela Montclair / Alanis Montclair

Christof

Ed Harris

Christof

Simeon

Paul Giamatti

Simeon

Walter Moore / Kirk Burbank

Brian Delate

Walter Moore / Kirk Burbank

Lawrence

Peter Krause

Lawrence

Young Truman

Blair Slater

Young Truman

Vivien

Heidi Schanz

Vivien

Chloe

Una Damon

Chloe

Reviews

Evan Zuqenshi

**"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

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

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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