The Truman Show Timeline ( Real )

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June 5, 1998

Premiere of The Truman Show

The film "The Truman Show" directed by Peter Weir premiered, introducing audiences to the story of Truman Burbank, whose life is the subject of a reality television show.

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January 14, 2000

Release of The Truman Show on DVD

The film "The Truman Show" was released on DVD, allowing a wider audience to view the movie at home.

The Truman Show Timeline ( Fictional )

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Day 0

Truman's Birth

Truman Burbank is born and begins life under the watchful eye of the show's creators.

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Day 3650

Truman's Childhood in Seahaven

Truman grows up in the artificial town of Seahaven, interacting with actors and staged events unknowingly.

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Day 5000

Introduction to the Show Viewership

The audience within the fictional universe watches Truman's daily life broadcast worldwide.

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Day 8320

Truman's Suspicion Begins

Truman starts noticing strange occurrences and inconsistencies that raise his suspicion about reality.

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Day 8325

Truman Attempts to Leave Seahaven

Truman tries to escape Seahaven but is thwarted by artificial obstacles and interventions.

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Day 8330

Truman Confronts Christof

On the edge of the constructed world, Truman meets Christof, the show's creator, and learns the truth.

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Day 8331

Truman Leaves the Show

Truman chooses to leave the artificial world behind to live an authentic life outside the show.