The Truman Show

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The Truman Show is a 1998 comedy-drama film directed by Peter Weir and written by Andrew Niccol. The cast includes Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank, as well as Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Ed Harris and Natascha McElhone. The film chronicles the life of a man who discovers he is living in a constructed reality soap opera, televised 24/7 to billions across the globe. The genesis of The Truman Show was a spec script by Niccol. The original draft was mo... more
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Initial release date:

  • Jun 5, 1998

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Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 103 min (61.8 hs )

Estimated budget:

  • 60,000,000 (US$)

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Directed by

Peter Weir

Peter Lindsay Weir AM (born 21 August 1944) is an Australian film director. After playing a leading role in the Australian New Wave cinema with his films such as Picnic at Hanging Rock, The Last Wave and Gallipoli, Weir relocated to the US and directed a diverse group of American and international...

Tagline:

  • On The Air. Unaware.
  • The World is Watching
  • Watch What Happens
  • We like to watch!
  • The Story Of A Lifetime
  • The World is Watching.
  • The Story of a Lifetime.
  • On The Air, Unaware.

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  • 103 min (61.8 hs )

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  • 60,000,000

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Artist

Philip Glass

Philip Morris Glass (born January 31, 1937) is an American music composer. He is considered one of the most influential composers of the late 20th century and is widely acknowledged as a composer who has brought art music to the public (along with precursors such as Richard Strauss, Kurt Weill and...

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Milan Records

Milan Records is a record label located in Sherman Oaks, California specializing in film scores and soundtrack albums. In addition, Milan boasts an extensive electronic catalog which features down-tempo, chillout, and eclectic electronic releases. Milan Entertainment was founded in 1978 by Emmanuel...

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  • 1998

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Awards

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Year Award Award Nominee Notes/Description
  • 1998
  • 1998
  • 1998
  • 1998
  • 1998
  • 1998
  • 1999
  • role: Truman Burbank
  • 1999
  • role: Christof
  • 1999
  • 1999
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Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner Notes/Description
  • 1999
  • 1999
  • Role: Truman Burbank
  • 1998
  • 1999
  • Role: Christof
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  • 55
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  • 55
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