The Truman Show (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1998, The Truman Show is a comedy and drama film directed by Peter Weir, running about 103 minutes. “On the air. Unaware.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Truman Burbank is the star of The Truman Show, a 24-hour-a-day reality TV show that broadcasts every aspect of his life without his knowledge. His entire life has been an unending soap opera for consumption by the rest of the world. And everyone he knows, including his wife and his best friend, is really an actor, paid to be part of his life.
Who’s in it. The Truman Show stars Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank, Laura Linney as Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill, Noah Emmerich as Marlon / Louis Coltrane and Natascha McElhone as Lauren Garland / Sylvia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Truman Show sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $264.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Truman Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Truman Show tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Truman Show (1998)?
- In US, The Truman Show is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Truman Show worth watching?
- The Truman Show holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Truman Show?
- The Truman Show stars Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha McElhone and Ed Harris.
- When was The Truman Show released?
- The Truman Show was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.