20 Great movies that were ahead of their time

Jake Gyllenhaal, Elijah Wood, Jim Carrey
Jake Gyllenhaal, Elijah Wood, Jim Carrey

2) The Truman Show (1998)

Jim Carrey in The Truman Show | Image via Paramount Pictures
Jim Carrey in The Truman Show | Image via Paramount Pictures

Directed by Peter Weir, this satirical drama The Truman Show explores themes of reality TV, surveillance, and personal autonomy. Jim Carrey's portrayal of Truman Burbank, a man unknowingly living in a constructed reality, captivated audiences and sparked discussions about privacy and media ethics. The Truman Show was ahead of its time as it captured the future obsession of the public with reality TV.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh