The Truman Show (1998)
The Truman Show is streaming in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
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 20,892 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 103-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In the UK you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
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 20,892 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 20,892 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 the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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