The Truman Show (1998)
The Truman Show is streaming in Canada on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium.
The verdict
The Truman Show stood out as one of the better-rated English films of its release window. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 20,910 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 103-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Canada you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium.
Should you spend 1h 43m on it?
1h 43m of English comedy with drama threaded through, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 20,910 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 20,910 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 43m |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Peter Weir
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 27, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Paramount+ titles in Canada
Trailer
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