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The Truman Show Review (1998) — 88% Celluloid Score

Directed by Peter Weir · 1998 ·

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Answer Summary: Is The Truman Show worth watching?

The Truman Show (1998) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Truman Show?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

88%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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95% Editorial Rating
93% Audience snapshot · excluded
90 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
8.2 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 43m
Cast
Jim Carrey , Laura Linney , Noah Emmerich , Natascha McElhone , Holland Taylor , Ed Harris , Paul Giamatti , Brian Delate
Language
English

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Prime Video, Paramount+ in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Truman Show by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix
Indonesia Netflix, HBO Max
Japan Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix, HBO Max
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix, HBO Max
South Korea Netflix
Thailand Netflix, HBO Max
Turkey Netflix
United Arab Emirates Shahid
United Kingdom Prime Video, Paramount+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (95/100).
  • 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 88% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

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

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

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    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.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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