The Truman Show

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The Truman Show
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PG,1hr 42min
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June 5, 1998
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Paramount Pictures
Synopsis: Peter Weir directed this comedy-drama, a commentary on all-pervasive media manipulation. Scripted by Andrew M. Niccol (Gattaca), the film plays like a combination of the British TV series The Prisoner and Paul Bartel's The Secret Cinema. Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey) is unaware that his entire life is a hugely popular 24-hour-a-day TV series. In this real-time documentary, every moment of Truman's existence is captured by concealed cameras and telecast to a giant global audience. His friends and family ... Full Synopsis
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A miraculous movie. It will rattle both your head and heart Full Review
Metascore
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90
Universal Acclaim
out of 100
Featured Cast
Truman Burbank
Christof
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