The dossier
The most watched man in the world
Truman Burbank is defined by his inherent kindness and his burning, unfulfilled desire for adventure. He is trapped in a perfect, sanitized world, surrounded by actors who exist only to keep him docile.
Jim Carrey delivers a profoundly moving, nuanced performance. He balances his trademark physical comedy with genuine, heartbreaking vulnerability as Truman slowly uncovers the horrific truth of his existence.
The Truman Show is a masterpiece of cinematic satire, and Truman himself is the emotional core. His final, polite bow to the audience before stepping into the unknown is a triumph of the human spirit.