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The Truman Show

1998, English. Directed by Peter Weir.

On the air. Unaware.

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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Runtime
1h 43m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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8.2/10 from 21,205 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Truman Show

The Truman Show isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Details

Released
4 June 1998
Country
United States of America
Written by
Andrew Niccol
Budget
$60M
Box office
$264M
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Is The Truman Show worth watching?

Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 21,205 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Truman Show?

The Truman Show runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).

Does The Truman Show have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Truman Show. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Truman Show parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Truman Show is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is The Truman Show on?

The Truman Show isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Truman Show?

If you liked The Truman Show, try Be Kind Rewind, SubUrbia, Corner Office.

Who directed The Truman Show?

The Truman Show (1998) was directed by Peter Weir and stars Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney.

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