The Truman Show
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The Truman Show is a 1998 drama film directed by Peter Weir, starring Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
The Truman Show is a 1998 American comedy-drama film directed by Peter Weir, written and co-produced by Andrew Niccol. Starring Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank, a man who is unaware that he is living his entire life on a colossal soundstage, and that it is being filmed and broadcast as a reality television show that has a huge international following. All of his friends, family, and members of his community are paid actors whose job is to sustain the illusion and keep Truman unaware that the world he inhabits is scripted and fake. The film's supporting cast includes Laura Linney, Ed Harris, Noah Emmerich, Natascha McElhone, Holland Taylor, and Paul Giamatti.
Production
Written by Andrew Niccol, the film was produced by Paramount Pictures. Burkhard von Dallwitz composed the score. Peter Biziou handled the cinematography. The film runs 103 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $60,000,000, The Truman Show grossed $264,118,712 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
Its legacy endures through a remake, a sequel and a lasting franchise; later cinema cites its influence and symbolism.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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