# The Truman Show (1998)

> A sheltered insurance salesman discovers that his entire picture-perfect life is a televised fabrication and risks everything to reclaim reality.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23191

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Peter Weir
- Cast: Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha McElhone, Holland Taylor, Ed Harris, Paul Giamatti, Brian Delate
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120382/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sincere, claustrophobic, thought provoking movie night, late night viewing

## Synopsis

A man discovers his entire life is a fabricated reality show, sparking a quest for truth and freedom.

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