The Truman Show Review (1998) — 89% Celluloid Score
Directed by Peter Weir · 1998 ·
The Truman Show (1998) earns a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
Five-source breakdown
Theatrical release Where to watch in India
- Netflix
Why this score?
- Strong critic approval (95% positive).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (93%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (90/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
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Is The Truman Show worth watching?
Yes — The Truman Show earns a 89% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
Weir’s reality-TV parable made Carrey a prestige lead — still essential “is it worth watching” fodder.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is The Truman Show about?
In a picture-perfect seaside town, an insurance salesman begins to realize that his entire existence may be staged and observed by a vast unseen audience as part of a long-running real-time reality TV show.
Critic Reviews
The Truman Show (1998) Review
★★★★☆
Peter Weir's The Truman Show (1998) remains a defining Comedy landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
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