The Truman Show 1998
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatEvery second of every day, from the moment he was born, for the last thirty years, Truman Burbank has been the unwitting star of the longest running, most popular documentary-soap opera in history. The picture-perfect town of Seahaven that he calls home is actually a gigantic soundstage. Truman's friends and family - everyone he meets, in fact - are actors. He lives every moment under the unblinking gaze of thousands of hidden TV cameras.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Truman Burbank
as Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill
as Marlon / Louis Coltrane
as Lauren Garland / Sylvia
as Angela Montclair / Alanis Montclair
as Christof
as Simeon
as Walter Moore / Kirk Burbank
as Lawrence
as Young Truman
Director:
Writer:
Andrew Niccol
Stars:
Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha McElhone, Holland Taylor, Ed Harris, Paul Giamatti, Brian Delate, Peter Krause, Blair Slater,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
103 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Truman Show
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Truman Burbank
as Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill
as Marlon / Louis Coltrane
as Lauren Garland / Sylvia
as Angela Montclair / Alanis Montclair
as Christof
as Simeon
as Walter Moore / Kirk Burbank
as Lawrence
as Young Truman
as Vivien
as Chloe
as Bar Waitress
as Bar Waitress
as Ron
as Don
as Spencer
as Mike Michaelson
as Senior Citizen
as Keyboard Artist
as Bartender
as Network Executive
as Network Executive
as Man in Bathtub
as Garage Attendant
as Travel Agent
as Truman's Neighbor
as Truman's Neighbor
as Truman's Neighbor
as Teacher
as News Vendor
as Insurance Co-Worker
as Ferry Worker
as Bus Driver / Ferry Captain
as Bus Supervisor
as Little Girl in Bus
as Security Guard
as Security Guard
as Man at Beach
as Truman (4 years)
as Nurse
as Surgeon
as Orderly
as Hospital Security Guard
as Policeman at Power Plant
as Policeman at Truman's House
as Policeman at Truman's House
as Man in Christmas Box
as Couple at Picnic Table
as Couple at Picnic Table
as Production Assistant
as Man at Newsstand
as Man at Newsstand
as Ticket Taker
as TV Host
as Control Room Director
as Keyboard Artist
as Bar Patron
as Bar Patron
as Bar Patron
as Senior Citizen
as Garage Attendant
as Mother
as Daughter
as Japanese Family
as Japanese Family
as Japanese Family
as Production Assistant (uncredited)
as Classical Clive (uncredited)
as Citizen Searching Truman (uncredited)
as Girl Dancing with Marlon (uncredited)
as Man Dancing / Man in Control Room (uncredited)
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