Truman (2017)
89%RT Audience Score: 79%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 3 Oscars
40 wins & 69 nominations total
Well-written, well-acted, and patiently crafted, Truman takes an affecting look at a long friendship separated by distance but undimmed by time.
Truman is the kind of movie that will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the power of friendship. It’s not your typical cancer drama, but a heartwarming journey that will leave you feeling good. Plus, who doesn’t love a movie with a furry, four-legged co-star stealing the show? Ricardo Darn’s performance is also a standout, bringing a quick wit and buoyant presence to the screen. Don’t miss out on this life-affirming film that will leave you feeling closer to your friends and family.
Production Company(ies)
Live Entertainment, Dog Eat Dog Productions, Inc.,
Distributor
FilmRise
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Seaside, Florida, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for thematic elements and mild language
Year of Release
1998
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.66 : 1
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Runtime:1h 48m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:Argentina, Spain
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 7, 2017 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 21, 2017
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Ricardo Darín, Javier Cámara, Dolores Fonzi, Eduard Fernández, Alex Brendemühl, Pedro Casablanc, directed by Cesc Gay, written by Cesc Gay, Tomàs Aragay, Comedy, Drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Steve Davis, Scott Marks, Randy Cordova, Kenneth Turan, Joe Morgenstern, Mick LaSalle, Nicholas Bell, Tom Bond, Sean Mulvihill, Charles Mudede, Richard von Busack, produced by Diego Dubcovsky, Marta Esteban, MPAA rating, friendship, terminal illness, funeral arrangements, dog, Spanish language, FilmRise, Dolby Digital
Worldwide gross: $264,118,201
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $484,694,141
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 298
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 52,856,504
US/Canada gross: $125,618,201
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $230,527,112
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 293
US/Canada opening weekend: $31,542,121
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $57,884,240
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 189
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $60,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $110,108,460
Production budget ranking: 346
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $59,293,406
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $315,292,275
ROI to date (est.): 186%
ROI ranking: 663
Javier Cámara – Tomás
Dolores Fonzi – Paula
Eduard Fernández – Luis
Alex Brendemühl – Veterinario
Pedro Casablanc – Médico
Director(s)
Cesc Gay
Writer(s)
Cesc Gay, Tomàs Aragay
Producer(s)
Diego Dubcovsky, Marta Esteban
Film Festivals
Cannes, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 3 Oscars
40 wins & 69 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (70) | Top Critics (18) | Fresh (69) | Rotten (1)
Why it’s taken this superb movie two years to cross the ocean is a mystery. See Truman with a good friend. You’ll be closer for it.
May 4, 2017 | Rating: 4.5/5
Steve Davis
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Not your typical cancer drama anchored in grief, instead a clear-sighted journey that makes demands on one’s emotions in the most unlikely ways.
April 21, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Scott Marks
San Diego Reader
TOP CRITIC
There isn’t a mawkish moment to be found, though there are plenty of lovely, humane ones, as well as some that are quite funny.
April 20, 2017 | Rating: 5/5
Randy Cordova
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
It sounds paradoxical but, if done right, films about a life ending can be the most life-affirming films you’ll see. “Truman,” a great success in its native Spain, is definitely done right.
April 14, 2017
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Canine power is far from the only thing the film has got going for it. The actor, Julin, is played by the great Ricardo Darn, an Argentine star with a quick wit and a wry, buoyant presence.
April 13, 2017
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
TOP CRITIC
There are things in life and art that are simply so beautiful that they must be witnessed, and Darn’s performance in “Truman” is one of those.
April 13, 2017 | Rating: 4/4
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Poignant without overstepping its bounds, Truman is an enjoyable, if sometimes insubstantial member of the popular disease film subgenre.
October 9, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
Nicholas Bell
IONCINEMA.com
The plot is simple and has one or two missteps towards the end, but the character development is fantastic, as are the two lead performances.
April 6, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Tom Bond
One Room With A View
Truman is a movie that looks at some of the saddest parts of life but never lets you lose the warmth of the feeling of friendship.
October 31, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Sean Mulvihill
FanboyNation.com
All I need to say…it has a really funny and satisfying ending.
August 22, 2018
Charles Mudede
The Stranger (Seattle, WA)
…Truman is stuck between realism and romanticism, and neither side works completely.
January 2, 2018
Richard von Busack
Pacific Sun (San Rafael, CA)
It can move you by its decision not to punch emotional buttons as forcefully as a Hollywood film with the same plotline would.
December 29, 2017
Steve Murray
ArtsATL…
Plot
Truman is a comedy-drama about a terminally ill actor named Julián and his childhood friend Tomás, who set out to finalize funeral arrangements, settle accounts, and find a home for Julián’s beloved dog.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Ricardo Darín, who plays Julián in Truman, is a well-known Argentine actor with a quick wit and a wry, buoyant presence.
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