The Truman Show (1998)
The Truman Show is streaming in the Philippines on Netflix, HBO Max.
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 20,903 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 103-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In the Philippines you can stream it on Netflix, HBO Max.
Should you spend 1h 43m on it?
1h 43m of English comedy with drama threaded through. That score holds across 20,903 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 20,903 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
- An ordinary evening in
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 |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Peter Weir
Cast
Where to watch in the Philippines
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 26, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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