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Actor Jim Carrey reacts after winning an award during the 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards 24 January in Beverly Hills, CA. Carrey won best actor in a drama for his role in the film ‘The Truman Show.’ AFP PHOTO Hal GARB (Photo credit should read HAL GARB/AFP/Getty Images)
Actor Jim Carrey reacts after winning an award during the 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards 24 January in Beverly Hills, CA. Carrey won best actor in a drama for his role in the film ‘The Truman Show.’ AFP PHOTO Hal GARB (Photo credit should read HAL GARB/AFP/Getty Images) /

12. The Truman Show

Release Year: 1998

Written By: Andrew Niccol

Directed By: Peter Weir

Starring: Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha McElhone, Holland Taylor, Ed Harris

What if your life was a reality show broadcast nationwide for millions to watch? What if you didn’t know your life was a reality show and everyone around you was playing a part? Well, thankfully, reality television shows don’t really work that way. However, for Truman Burbank, he’s grown up as the subject of a television simulation.

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The Truman Show follows the real but manipulated life of Truman (Jim Carrey) as Hollywood executives have kept him confined on a film set for his entire life. Christof (Ed Harris) controls and broadcasts every aspect of Truman’s life, such as his “wife” Meryl (Laura Linney). Adopted and raised by a corporation, Truman begins to notice inconsistencies in his surroundings and realizes the truth.

Known for his bombastic comedic roles in films like Ace Ventura and Dumb and Dumber, The Truman Show marked Jim Carrey’s conscious but slight departure into more dramatic fare. While still funny (come on, it’s Jim Carrey!), the film explored deeper themes and earned Carrey a Golden Globe for drama acting. The Truman Show is must-see TV and a must-watch movie.