The Truman Show (1998)
- Documented locations
- 21
- Year
- 1998
- Directed by
- Peter Weir
- Cities
- Seaside, Santa Rosa Beach, Point Washington, Panama City, Los Angeles, Universal City
31 Natchez Street (Seaside)
Seaside, United States
Bungalow built in 1993 on Natchez Street, west of the new town of Seaside; a private house offered for vacation rental.
The scene : 3 minEvery morning, Truman steps out of his pastel bungalow, number 36 from the film, to launch his ritual greeting to his neighbors: "Good morning! And in case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening and good night!" It is also in front of his house that a spotlight falls from the sky one day, just as he leaves for work.
Seaside, United States
Horseshoe-shaped place of Seaside, located across from Highway 30A facing the beach, which houses most of the town's shops.
The scene : 4 minTruman crosses the central square of Seahaven on his way to work. Later, convinced that something is wrong, he stops a bus right in downtown.
Ruskin Place (Seaside)
Seaside, United States
Seaside Park is located between the chapel and Central Square, lined with three-story townhouses featuring art galleries and shops on the ground floor; its central lawn hosts weddings and receptions.
The scene : 5 minRuskin Place is the headquarters of Seahaven Life & Casualty, the insurance company where Truman goes every morning to work; it is also where he interacts daily with his two twin colleagues.
Panama City, United States
The scene : 49 minIn his attempt to escape from his prison, Truman must cross this bridge.
Modica Market
Seaside, United States
Family fine grocery store of Central Square, the only grocery store in the Seaside community.
The scene : Truman rushes into the grocery store in Seahaven, where he meets his childhood friend Marlon (Noah Emmerich). In the background, the store's founder, Charlie Modica, and his wife are extras, while their son, perched on a ladder, organizes the shelves.
Seaside, United States
The scene : The open-air amphitheater of Central Square can be seen in the backdrop of Seahaven, in the image.
Seaside, United States
Original location of the small post office of Seaside, on Central Square; the building, one of the most photographed in the United States, has been moved since and is now located at 99 Central Square.
The scene : This tiny post office is part of Truman's daily scenery, a routine that the cameras relentlessly monitor.
Seaside, United States
Kiosk at the center of the roundabout on Tupelo Street, just east of Central Square; the founders of Seaside, Robert and Daryl Davis, were married there.
The scene : Overcome by panic, Truman decides to be "spontaneous" and drives his car around and around the roundabout kiosk, with Meryl (Laura Linney) by his side.
Seaside, United States
The scene : Wanting to leave on a whim for Atlantic City, Truman finds himself stuck in a traffic jam that prevents him from leaving Seahaven.
Seaside, United States
Public access pavilion to Seaside Beach, topped with an obelisk-shaped tower designed by architect David Coleman, which is illuminated during festivals.
The scene : The Coleman beach pavilion and its tower, one of the most recognizable silhouettes of Seaside, appear repeatedly in the background of the film.
302 W Ruskin Street (Seaside)
Seaside, United States
The scene : This is where the office building where Truman works stands.
Seaside, United States
The scene : On his way to the office, Truman follows his morning routine here.
Santa Rosa Beach, United States
Beach of the Gulf of Mexico in front of the WaterColor Inn & Resort, between Seaside and Grayton Beach State Park.
The scene : All the beach and sea scenes of the film, in reality the Gulf of Mexico, were filmed on this stretch of coastline that was then deserted, between Seaside and Grayton Beach State Park.
Point Washington Boat Ramp
Point Washington, United States
Boat ramp on Tucker Bayou, in Point Washington, approximately 8 km north of Seaside, opening onto Choctawhatchee Bay and adjacent to Eden Gardens State Park.
The scene : Truman futilely attempts to leave the island aboard the ferry; for the film, the boat ramp at Point Washington was transformed into a maritime station.
Los Angeles, United States
Paramount Pictures film studio, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood.
The scene : Part of the film was shot in a studio, on the Paramount lot in Hollywood.
Los Angeles, United States
Filming location of the Paramount Pictures studio, at 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood.
The scene : Paramount's lot where a part of the film was shot indoors.
Los Angeles, United States
Outdoor shooting tank ("Blue Sky Tank") of the Paramount lot in Hollywood, with its painted cyclorama.
The scene : Some of the shots of the film were filmed in this outdoor pool on the Paramount lot.
Universal City, United States
Large outdoor filming tank of the Universal Studios backlot in Universal City.
The scene : The nautical scenes of the film were shot in this basin on the Universal backlot.
Seaside, United States
The scene : On the beach, Truman meets with Lauren (Natascha McElhone), who tries to reveal the truth to him about the show in which he is the star.
Los Angeles, United States
Filming location of the Paramount Pictures studio, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood.
The scene : The film was also shot on this set at the Paramount lot in Hollywood.
Los Angeles, United States
Filming set of the Paramount Pictures studio, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood.
The scene : Another stage of the Paramount lot used for filming the movie.