The Truman Show(1998)
“On the air. Unaware.”
Overview
In a picture-perfect seaside town, an insurance salesman begins to realize that his entire existence may be staged and observed by a vast unseen audience as part of a long-running real-time reality TV show.
Director
Peter Weir
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$60M
Revenue
$264M
Cast
Jim Carrey
as Truman Burbank
Laura Linney
as Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill
Noah Emmerich
as Marlon / Louis Coltrane
Natascha McElhone
as Lauren Garland / Sylvia
Holland Taylor
as Angela Montclair / Alanis Montclair
Ed Harris
as Christof
Paul Giamatti
as Simeon
Brian Delate
as Walter Moore / Kirk Burbank
Peter Krause
as Lawrence
Blair Slater
as Young Truman
Heidi Schanz
as Vivien
Una Damon
as Chloe
Where to Watch
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YouTube TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
Spanish
Rating
8.2 / 10
Budget
$60M
Box Office
$264M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Scott Rudin Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Truman Show?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Truman Show (1998).
What is The Truman Show about?▼
In a picture-perfect seaside town, an insurance salesman begins to realize that his entire existence may be staged and observed by a vast unseen audience as part of a long-running real-time reality TV show.
Who directed The Truman Show?▼
The Truman Show was directed by Peter Weir and released in 1998. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is The Truman Show?▼
The Truman Show has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in The Truman Show?▼
The cast of The Truman Show includes Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank, Laura Linney as Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill, Noah Emmerich as Marlon / Louis Coltrane, Natascha McElhone as Lauren Garland / Sylvia, Holland Taylor as Angela Montclair / Alanis Montclair and more.
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