The movie revolves around Truman Burbank (played by Jim Carrey), an unwitting star of a 24/7 soap opera. Every moment of his life is broadcasted on television, monitored by millions of viewers worldwide. Unbeknownst to Truman, his world is a massive television set, and all the people in his life are actors. As Truman begins to suspect the truth about his existence, he embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the reality behind his constructed world.