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The Truman Show
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Directed by Peter Weir. With Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Truman Show.
MoviHero lists June 4, 1998 as the release date for The Truman Show. Peter Weir is the listed director. The listed cast 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. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 4, 1998
GenresDrama · Comedy
Runtime1h 43m
DirectorPeter Weir
CastJim Carrey as Truman Burbank, Laura Linney as Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill, Noah Emmerich as Marlon / Louis Coltrane, Natascha McElhone as Lauren Garland / Sylvia
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Truman Show right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Truman Show runs 1h 43m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 21,166 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“"The Truman Show" dares to question the reality.”
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“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…”
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“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…”
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“On the surface, The Truman Show is about a man who has lived his life trapped inside of a bubble.”
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“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…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherAlanis MontclairAlanis Montclair appears in The Truman Show (1998).Open character guide otherLouis ColtraneLouis Coltrane appears in The Truman Show (1998).Open character guide otherHannah GillHannah Gill appears in The Truman Show (1998).Open character guide otherSylviaSylvia appears in The Truman Show (1998).Open character guide otherTruman BurbankTruman Burbank appears in The Truman Show (1998).Open character guide otherMeryl BurbankMeryl Burbank appears in The Truman Show (1998).Open character guide otherMarlonMarlon appears in The Truman Show (1998).Open character guide otherVivienVivien appears in The Truman Show (1998).Open character guide otherChloeChloe appears in The Truman Show (1998).Open character guide
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