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Truman

2015·Movie
1h 45min
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Friendship is what matters in life

Tomás, who lives in Canada, travels to Madrid, Spain, to visit his old friend Julián. Both of them, accompanied by Truman, Julián's faithful dog, will share many surprising and emotional little moments, triggered by the hard situation Julián is going through, for just a few days.
FriendshipTerminal IllnessBittersweetExistentialMelancholyCharacter-DrivenSpanish CinemaDog Companion

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Truman legally?

Truman is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Truman worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Truman?

1 h 45 min

Truman runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Truman?

Critics81
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Truman much the same way.

What language is Truman in?

SpanishDutchEnglish

It was made in Spanish, with some Dutch, English. Produced in Argentina, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Truman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Truman in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.