About the film
The Narcissist’s Playbook is a 2026 documentary film directed by Mark Vicente. Made in the United States and presented in English, it examines narcissism and psychological manipulation through several kinds of testimony. Interviews include specialists, people describing experiences of abuse, and participants who identify themselves as narcissists.
This combination places expert perspectives alongside personal accounts and self-described experiences, giving the film multiple viewpoints on its subject. The film is categorized as a documentary film and focuses specifically on how narcissistic behavior and manipulation are discussed by those who study, experience, or identify with them. Its 2026 release places it among recent documentary treatments of psychological and interpersonal themes.
Viewers can approach it as an examination of narcissism built around interviews rather than a broader survey of unrelated topics.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in narcissism, psychological manipulation, and accounts of abuse. Students or teachers discussing differing perspectives on these subjects may also find the interview structure relevant.
Worth knowing
- Focuses on narcissism and manipulation
- Includes interviews with specialists
- Features experiences of abuse
- Includes self-identified narcissists
- Presented in English
Before you press play
- Released in 2026
- Interview perspectives center on a sensitive subject
The short of it
The Narcissist’s Playbook centers its documentary approach on interviews about narcissism and psychological manipulation. Its range of participants brings specialist, survivor, and self-identifying perspectives together.