Existentialism, Media Manipulation, Privacy, and Freedom

Directed by Peter Weir and written by Andrew Niccol, The Truman Show stars Jim Carrey in a career-defining role as Truman Burbank. Truman is a man who, unbeknownst to him, has lived his entire life inside a massive television set, surrounded by actors, with every moment of his existence broadcast live to a global audience.

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Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Ed Harris, Noah Emmerich

Whether you are revisiting the film for its philosophical depth or seeing Jim Carrey’s dramatic range for the first time, The Truman Show remains a cornerstone of 1990s cinema that only gets better with age.