# The Truman Show (1998) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-truman-show-1998/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 89% |
| Critic Score | 95% |
| Audience Score | 93% |
| Metascore | 90/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.2/5 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Director | Peter Weir |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 103 min |

## Quick answer

The Truman Show (1998) earns a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Weir’s reality-TV parable made Carrey a prestige lead — still essential “is it worth watching” fodder. Metascore 90/100. Directed by Peter Weir.

## Critics consensus

Weir’s reality-TV parable made Carrey a prestige lead — still essential “is it worth watching” fodder.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha McElhone, Holland Taylor, Ed Harris, Paul Giamatti, Brian Delate

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV, Paramount+
the United States: fuboTV, Paramount+
the United Kingdom: Paramount+
Indonesia: Netflix, HBO Max
India: Netflix

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Truman Show worth watching?**
The Truman Show holds a 89% Celluloid Score. Weir’s reality-TV parable made Carrey a prestige lead — still essential “is it worth watching” fodder.

**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.

**Who directed The Truman Show?**
The Truman Show (1998) was directed by Peter Weir.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Truman Show?**
89% — the average of five public sources: critics 95%, audience 93%, Metascore 90/100, Letterboxd 4.2/5, and IMDb 8.2/10.

**Where can I watch The Truman Show?**
The Truman Show is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount+; on fuboTV, Paramount+ in the United States; on Paramount+ in the United Kingdom; on Netflix, HBO Max in Indonesia; on Netflix in India. Availability varies by region.

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