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- Mommie Dearest (1981) While critics are divided on whether this cult classic is campy fun or a genuine essay on dysfunctional families, no one can deny Faye Dunaway’s gripping performance as Joan Crawford, an actress and the abusive, narcissistic mother who keeps her household in an iron fist.
- Gaslight (1944) The term gaslighting—intentionally manipulating someone into questioning their sanity—comes from this film, in which a controlling husband convinces his wife she is slowly losing her mind after turning the gaslights on and off when she’s not aware, then blaming it on her imagination.
- The Devil Wears Prada (2006) There are fewer iconic “terrible bosses” than Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly, a fictional fashion magazine editor rumored to be based on the real-life Vogue editor Anna Wintour.
- Rachel Getting Married (2008) Anne Hathaway’s award-winning performance of Kym, a former drug addict and alcoholic who leaves rehab in order to attend her sister Rachel’s wedding, remains a poignant and deeply human look at a narcissist who’s trying to change, sometimes failing, and working to heal from deep personal trauma.
Documentaries on narcissism and movies about narcissists on Netflix offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of self-absorption and the destructive impact it can have on individuals and society at large.
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- Citizen Kane
- Gaslight
- Whatever Happened to Baby Jane
- Mommie Dearest
- Black Swan
- August: Osage County
- The Talented Mr Ripley
- Gone Girl
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
- Zoolander
A landmark of movie history, Oscar Welles wrote, directed and stars in the lead role of narcissistic newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane. Kane embodies every symptom of what modern psychologists would diagnose as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), which as we discover was brought about by early childhood trauma. With an obsessive desire to ...
A classic study in emotional abuse and manipulation, this movie is also the origin of the term ‘gaslighting’, used in modern speech to describe someone who targets another to question their reality, sense of self and even their memories. The psychological thriller stars Ingrid Bergman as Paula who returns home to live with her new husband Gregory(C...
Although NPD wasn’t officially designated until 1968, this dysfunctional, scary tale of two sisters is a perfect example of how the illness can stem from early childhood experiences. Starring Bette Davis as ‘Baby Jane’ Hudson, a bratty, former child star with an inflated sense of self-importance, an alcohol problem and a huge chip on her shoulder. ...
‘Baby Jane’ actress Joan Crawford makes her second appearance in our list, but this time portrayed by actress Faye Dunaway in the real life story as an emotionally and physically abusive, narcissistic mother. AlthoughCrawford was one of the highest paid Hollywood stars in the 1940s, according to her daughter Christina who wrote the memoir on which ...
Natalie Portman’s Oscar winning performance as ballerina Nina Sayers tells of a young woman struggling to win the starring role in a production of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. In this dark psychodrama, Nina’s troubles are compounded by her relationship with her mother Erica, played by Barbara Hershey whose narcissism plays a key role in shaping her dau...
In this family drama, a tragedy results in three daughters reuniting with their dysfunctional mother who has recently been diagnosed with cancer. The narcissistic matriarch Violet Weston, played by Meryl Streep displays many classic NPD traits. Violet is addicted to alcohol and pills and the film shows the tendency of narcissistic mothers to twist ...
Adapted from a 1955 novel of the same name, The Talented Mr Ripley is the perfect example of the narcissistic personality disorder. Swinging between grandiosity and self-doubt, easy to be offended, but vicious in retaliation. Set in glossy sun-drenched Italy in the 1950’s, the movie is a dark, compelling tale of Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) .A villain i...
On the surface, a simple mystery about a missing wife, Gone Girl, based on a 2012 novel, slowly reveals itself as a tale of revenge, deceit and an unhealthy sprinkling of Cluster B personality disorders including NPD, sociopathy and psychopathy. Leading character Amy Dunne (Rosamund Pilcher) who fakes her own death is a classic narcissist and loves...
Will Ferrell’s iconic news man Ron Burgundy is an all time comedy classic who displays all the key traits of a narcissist – need for approval, inflated sense of self-importance, lack of empathy and a tendency to exxagerate their talents and achievements. Set in a male-dominated 1970s, the story tells of Burgundy’s conflict with female anchor Veroni...
Responsible for a thousand memes since its release, Zoolander is a comedic conspiracy caper, but essentially a satire on the fashion industry. Directed by and starring Ben Stiller in the title role, Derek Zoolander epitomizes the insecure, grandiose male narcissist, with the need to be constantly acknowledged and flattered. Whilst not a massive suc...
Sep 28, 2023 · Below is a list of movies that explore themes of narcissism, featuring characters who exhibit narcissistic traits or focus on the impact of narcissistic relationships: “American Psycho” (2000) Directed by Mary Harron
Mar 31, 2022 · Do These Movies Accurately Depict Narcissistic Personality Disorder? Though some of these movies exaggerate narcissistic behaviors for dramatic effect, all depict accurately the main characteristics of narcissists. Narcissists are, perhaps, best known for their lack of empathy.
