As Truman finally touches the wall of the sky, the subtitles capture the raw tremor in his voice. It is a reminder that sometimes, stepping into the unknown is better than living in a perfectly scripted lie.

Here is why the legendado version is the definitive way to rewatch this classic. For the uninitiated, The Truman Show follows Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey in his finest dramatic role). He is a cheerful, mild-mannered insurance salesman living in the idyllic seaside town of Seahaven.

What Truman doesn’t know is that Seahaven is a domed set. The sky is a painted backdrop. The moon is a studio light. Every friend, every passerby, and even his wife Meryl is an actor. His entire life has been broadcast live, 24/7, to a global audience since the moment of his birth.