Movies like The Truman Show

While more action-oriented, The Matrix echoes The Truman Show's preoccupation with reality versus illusion, as the protagonist discovers everything he knows about the world is a virtual construct. Viewers who were engrossed by The Truman Show's revelation of a constructed life will likely be enthralled by The Matrix's deeper dive into a simulated reality.

This imaginative tale from the mind of screenwriter Charlie Kaufman ventures into the realm of memories and relationships, offering a similarly thought-provoking experience as The Truman Show. Fans of The Truman Show's introspective and emotional complexity will find much to love in Eternal Sunshine's exploration of the heart and mind.

Dark City offers a neo-noir take on the concept of an engineered reality, with its protagonist slowly uncovering the truth about the constantly shifting world around him. Admirers of The Truman Show's suspenseful unveiling of truth amidst an apparent utopia will enjoy the atmospheric mystery of Dark City.

Directed by Ben Stiller and featuring Jim Carrey, The Cable Guy delves into themes of media saturation and interpersonal relationships in the modern world. Although darker and more comedic than The Truman Show, fans might appreciate Carrey’s performance which, much like Truman, explores the edges of sanity within a media-obsessed society.

Much like The Truman Show, The Adjustment Bureau centers around the theme of free will in a world where unseen forces manipulate one's life path. The film blends romance and sci-fi elements to question the nature of destiny, appealing to those who appreciate The Truman Show's narrative of self-discovery and resistance against a controlled life.

Pleasantville shares The Truman Show's fascination with idyllic, artificial worlds, in this case, trapping its characters in a black and white 1950s sitcom. Admirers of The Truman Show's satirical take on societal norms and the quest for authenticity will resonate with Pleasantville's striking visual metaphor and commentary on change and personal freedom.

Stranger Than Fiction delves into the life of an ordinary man who finds out his life is being narrated and written by an author, echoing The Truman Show's exploration of individual autonomy versus external control. Fans of The Truman Show's existential undertones will find Stranger Than Fiction's narrative innovation and philosophical questions equally captivating.

Released in the shadow of The Truman Show, Edtv tackles similar themes by focusing on a man whose life becomes a hit reality television show. Audiences who enjoyed the media critique and voyeuristic elements of The Truman Show will appreciate Edtv's humorous yet pointed look at fame and privacy in the modern age.