Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber

Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber

When you're at the top, the only way is down.

Directed by Dana Lustig

Produced by Confessions Productions (II), Once Upon a Time Films

200596 min4.5 / 10

A satirical comedy about an ambitious, self-absorbed social climber forced to confront herself through a financial diary, blending romantic entanglement with sharp social commentary.

Katya Livingston, a self-centered, obnoxious and conceited 28-year-old ad sales exec, won't let anything or anyone stand in her way in getting to the top of the San Francisco social ladder. When tax inspectors question her claims Katya is forced to keep a financial diary and finds time to add details about her friends, enemies and lovers all from her unique point of view.

Questions people ask

  • Is Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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19/ 100

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Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity86

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Surprise3

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Love4

How much audiences actually like it

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