28 Years Later, Jim Carrey’s Most Unhinged Movie Performance of All Time Is Officially Free on Streaming
Peter Weir’s 1998 satirical dramedy The Truman Show has been officially inducted into the National Film Registry and is now available to stream for free on Pluto TV. The film, written by Gattaca screenwriter Andrew Niccol, stars Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank, a man who unknowingly has spent his entire life on a massive television sound stage, observed continuously by hidden cameras and watched by a global audience.
Upon its release, the film was recognized for its prescient commentary on surveillance culture and media spectacle, anticipating many of the phenomena that would define internet culture and reality television in the decades to come. The story follows Truman from infancy through adulthood as he gradually becomes aware of the artificial nature of his existence, leading to his attempts to escape the constructed world around him.
The National Film Registry induction recognizes The Truman Show as a culturally significant work of American cinema. Its addition to the registry—28 years after its initial release—underscores its lasting impact on film and popular culture. The film remains relevant for its exploration of themes including surveillance, authenticity, and the nature of reality in an increasingly mediated world. Free availability on Pluto TV makes the film accessible to new audiences and allows existing fans to revisit Carrey’s acclaimed performance.