The Truman Show
Awards: Nominated For 3 Oscars & 6 Golden Globes (Won 3)
While Jim Carrey was known for his comedic roles, The Truman Show allowed him to mix in some drama. The movie revolves around Truman Burbank, who was given up by his mother as she did not want him. Cristof, the antagonist of the story, adopts him and places Truman in a reality show he controls where Truman is filmed 24/7. He is given fake parents, child actors play his friends, and they place a love interest in his life. Truman grows up on a complete set, in a small town built just for the show. Cristof places obstacles in his way to prevent Truman from learning too much. Truman grows suspicious of everything, slowly learning the truth about his life.