The Truman Show
“On the air. Unaware.”
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.
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The Truman Show - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-03
Top Cast
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Jim Carrey
Truman Burbank
Ed Harris
Christof
Laura Linney
Meryl
Noah Emmerich
Marlon
Natascha McElhone
Lauren / Sylvia
Holland Taylor
Truman's Mother
Paul Giamatti
Control Room Director
Brian Delate
Truman's Father
Peter Krause
Lawrence
Blair Slater
Young Truman
Heidi Schanz
Vivien
Ron Taylor
Ron
Don Taylor
Don
Ted Raymond
Spencer
Judy Clayton
Travel Agent
Fritz Dominique
Truman's Neighbor
Angel Schmiedt
Truman's Neighbor
Nastassja Schmiedt
Truman's Neighbor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Helsinki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 5, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 12, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$264.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.4x
+$204.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Niccol
- Original Score
- Burkhard von Dallwitz
- Original Title
- The Truman Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Japanese, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $264.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Weir
Andrew Niccol
Burkhard von Dallwitz
Peter Biziou
William M. Anderson, Lee Smith
Edward S. Feldman, Andrew Niccol, Scott Rudin, Adam Schroeder, Lynn Pleshette
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Weir
Director
Andrew Niccol
Writer
Edward S. Feldman
Producer
Andrew Niccol
Producer
Scott Rudin
Producer
Adam Schroeder
Producer
Peter Biziou
Director of Photography
William M. Anderson
Editor
Michael J. McAlister
Visual Effects Supervisor
Craig Barron
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lee Smith
Editor
Marilyn Matthews
Costume Design
Dennis Gassner
Production Design
Burkhard von Dallwitz
Original Music Composer
Pat Banta
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Truman Show
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 was directed by Peter Weir.
Who stars in The Truman Show?
The principal cast of The Truman Show includes Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha McElhone.
When was The Truman Show released and how long is it?
The Truman Show was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Truman Show?
The Truman Show had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $264.1M at the worldwide box office (4.4 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Truman Show?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Truman Show was composed by Burkhard von Dallwitz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Truman Show?
The Truman Show holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).