The Truman Show (1998)

Share this quote on facebook Good morning, and in case I don't see ya: Good afternoon, good evening, and good night!

Share this quote on facebook You can't get any further away, before you start coming back.

Share this quote on facebook Somebody help me, I'm being spontaneous!

Share this quote on facebook [Sailing away in the artificially roughened winds and seas] Is that the best you can do? You're gonna have to kill me! [sings] What do ya do with a drunken sailor? What do ya do with a drunken sailor? What do ya do with a drunken sailor ear-lye in the mor-nin'!

Share this quote on facebook [to Meryl who is threatening him with a kitchen utensil] What are you gonna do? Slice me, dice me or peel me? There are so many choices.

Share this quote on facebook [after startling two control room directors by seemingly talking to them, then easing their concerns by seeming to revert back to his eccentricity, whilst they look at their notes temporarily] That one's for free.

Share this quote on facebook You never had a camera in my head!

Share this quote on facebook [watching himself in the mirror in the bathroom] I here by proclaim this planet as Trumania of the Burbank Galaxy!

Share this quote on facebook [After credits at end of movie] ,"I knew this show was fake from the start, it was my incredible acting that fooled everyone"

Share this quote on facebook We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented, it's as simple as that.

Share this quote on facebook If his was more than just a vague ambition, if he [Truman] was absolutely determined to discover the truth, there's no way we could prevent him.

Share this quote on facebook Cue the sun!

Share this quote on facebook That's our hero shot.

Share this quote on facebook "I've given Truman the chance to lead a normal life. The world, the place you live in is the sick place. Seahaven is the way the world should be."

Share this quote on facebook I am the creator... of a television show

Share this quote on facebook [Christof looks in a monitor & sees Truman sailing on the sea] Where you going, Truman?

Share this quote on facebook [Speaking as an actor on the show.] It's all true. It’s all real. Nothing here is fake. Nothing you see on this show is fake. It’s merely controlled.

Share this quote on facebook That's a whole lot of world for one man.

Share this quote on facebook [holding a beer can close to the camera] Now that's a beer.

Share this quote on facebook [looking at a sunset with Truman] That's the big guy... Quite a paintbrush he's got.

Share this quote on facebook [on the bridge with Truman] And the last thing I would ever do is lie to you, Truman. (The irony of this quote is that Marlon is lying to him as he speaks, and these lines are fed to him by Christof)

Share this quote on facebook Marlon: Where the hell's Fiji? Near Florida?
Truman: [Pointing to golf ball] See here?
Marlon: Yeah.
Truman: This is us...[guides finger halfway around ball]
Truman: and all the way around here... Fiji. You can't get any further away before you start coming back.

Share this quote on facebook Sylvia: Look at what you've done to him!
Christof: I have given Truman the chance to lead a normal life. The world, the place you live in, is the sick place. Seahaven is the way the world should be.

Share this quote on facebook Truman: It was Dad. I swear! Dressed like a homeless man. And you know what else was strange? A business man and a woman with a little dog came out of nowhere and forced him onto a bus.
Truman's Mother: Well! It's about time they cleaned up the trash downtown before we become just like the rest of the country.

Share this quote on facebook Network Executive: For God's sake, Chris! The whole world is watching. We can't just let him die in front of a live audience!
Christof: He was born in front of a live audience.

Share this quote on facebook Truman: Lauren, right? It's on your book.
Lauren: Lauren. Right. Right.
Truman: Well, I'm Truman.
Lauren: Yeah. I know. Look, Truman, I'm not allowed to talk to you. You know.
Truman: Yeah, well, I can understand, I'm a pretty dangerous character.

Share this quote on facebook [Truman attempts to leave town and a convoy of cars pull in front to prevent his exit]
Truman: Blocked at every turn. Beautifully synchronized, don't you agree?
Meryl: You're blaming me for the traffic?
Truman: Should I?
Meryl: Truman, let's go home.
Truman: You're right. We could be stuck here for hours. It could be like this all the way to Atlantic City. Let's go back. I'm sorry. I don't know what got into me.
Meryl: Truman, can you slow down?
Truman: Yes, I can.
Meryl: Truman. Truman, that's our turnoff.
Truman: I changed my mind. What's New Orleans like this time of year? Mardi Gras, woooooo! Ha ha ha ha ha! Hoo hoo hoo! Whoooohoo! Look, Meryl! Same road, no cars. It's magic! Hahaha!
Meryl: You let me out, Truman. You're not right in the head! You want to destroy yourself, you do it on your own!
Truman: I think I'd like a little company.

Share this quote on facebook Young Truman: I want to be an explorer, like the Great Magellan.
Teacher: [indicating a map of the world] Oh, you're too late! There's nothing left to explore!

Share this quote on facebook [Meryl is describing a product]
Truman: Who are you talking to?

Share this quote on facebook Truman: [to an unseen Christof] Who are you?
Christof: [voice-over] I am The Creator - of a television show that gives hope and joy and inspiration to millions.
Truman: Then who am I?
Christof: You're the star.
Truman: Was nothing real?
Christof: You were real. That's what made you so good to watch.

Share this quote on facebook [Truman is missing]
Network Executive: [hanging up a phone call] The sponsors are threatening to rip up their contracts!
Christof: [pointing at the "Technical fault... Please stand by..." graphic] Why? We're getting higher ratings for this graphic than we've ever had on this show.

Share this quote on facebook [last lines]
Security Guard 1: You want another slice?
Security Guard 2: No, I'm OK.
Security Guard 1: What else is on?
Security Guard 2: Yeah, let's see what else is on.
Security Guard 1: Where's the TV guide?
[credits roll]

Share this quote on facebook On the air, unaware!

Share this quote on facebook The World Is Watching...

Share this quote on facebook How's it going to end?

Share this quote on facebook The World is a Stage!

Share this quote on facebook Holland Taylor — Truman's "mother"

Share this quote on facebook Brian Delate — Truman's "father"

Share this quote on facebook Blair Slater — Young Truman

Share this quote on facebook Peter Krause — Lawrence, Truman's boss

Share this quote on facebook Heidi Schanz — Vivien

Share this quote on facebook Ron Taylor — Ron

Share this quote on facebook Don Taylor — Don

Share this quote on facebook Ted Raymond — Spencer

Share this quote on facebook Paul Giamatti — Control room director

Share this quote on facebook Adam Tomei — Control room director

Share this quote on facebook Harry Shearer — Mike Michaelson