The Truman Show
Peter Weir
The Truman Show is a comedy and drama movie released in 1998, directed by Peter Weir, starring Jim Carrey, Laura Linney and Noah Emmerich. It runs 1h 43min and is rated PG in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Paramount Plus and Paramount Plus Premium.
Official synopsis
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.
Available to stream
- Theaters in Brazil 06/04/1998
- Streaming · Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Premium available
Where to watch The Truman Show
Paramount Plus
Paramount Plus Premium
Mercado Play
Availability in Brazil · updated 04/10/2026
Trailer for The Truman Show
The Truman Show - Trailer · YouTube
Cast of The Truman Show
30 actors
Jim Carrey
as Truman Burbank
Laura Linney
as Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill
Noah Emmerich
as Marlon / Louis Coltrane
Natascha McElhone
as Lauren Garland / Sylvia
Holland Taylor
as Angela Montclair / Alanis Montclair
Ed Harris
as Christof
Paul Giamatti
as Simeon
Brian Delate
as Walter Moore / Kirk Burbank
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Peter Krause
as Lawrence
Blair Slater
as Young Truman
Heidi Schanz
as Vivien
Una Damon
as Chloe
Krista Lynn Landolfi
as Bar Waitress
O-Lan Jones
as Bar Waitress
Ron Taylor
as Ron
Don Taylor
as Don
Ted Raymond
as Spencer
Harry Shearer
as Mike Michaelson
Jeanette Miller
as Senior Citizen
Philip Glass
as Keyboard Artist
Joe Minjares
as Bartender
Philip Baker Hall
as Network Executive
John Pleshette
as Network Executive
Terry Camilleri
as Man in Bathtub
Joel McKinnon Miller
as Garage Attendant
Judy Clayton
as Travel Agent
Fritz Dominique
as Truman's Neighbor
Angel Schmiedt
as Truman's Neighbor
Nastassja Schmiedt
as Truman's Neighbor
Muriel Moore
as Teacher
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Cinematography
- Peter Biziou
- Editing
- William M. Anderson, Lee Smith
- Music
- Burkhard von Dallwitz
- Production
- Andrew Niccol, Adam Schroeder, Scott Rudin, Edward S. Feldman
Where you've seen the cast of The Truman Show
- Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank is also in Bruce Almighty (2003)
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Frequently asked questions about The Truman Show
Where to watch The Truman Show?
In Brazil, The Truman Show is available on Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Premium, Mercado Play, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Is The Truman Show on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Paramount Plus and Paramount Plus Premium.
Can you watch The Truman Show for free?
Yes. The Truman Show is available free, with ads, on Mercado Play.
Is The Truman Show on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 04/10/2026, The Truman Show was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Paramount Plus and Paramount Plus Premium.
How long is The Truman Show?
The Truman Show runs 1h 43min (103 minutes).
What is the age rating of The Truman Show?
In Brazil, it is rated PG.
What year did The Truman Show come out?
The Truman Show came out in 1998. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 06/04/1998.
How much did The Truman Show gross?
The Truman Show grossed US$ 264.1 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 60 million.
The Truman Show details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions
- Budget
- US$ 60 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 264.1 million
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