Therapists abound in films, but they don’t always act on behalf of their patients. We show you 11 of the most famous therapists. From really helpful therapy to manipulative games, everything is included.
Let’s take a closer look at the film therapists. (Source: Netzwelt / tmdb.org)
Nothing is as cinematic as a therapy session. There is no better way to give the characters in the film a deeper personality than a visit to the soul doctor. They pour out their hearts to us and let us look behind the facade.
Therapy sessions serve as a way for screenwriters to break through the fourth wall without destroying the illusion of a closed space. In the therapy sessions it seems as if the protagonist is talking to himself and can thus reveal his inner life not only to the therapists but to the audience. How much would we learn if we saw Darth Vader on a Sith therapist’s couch?
Unfortunately, there are few really good and realistic depictions of psychiatric work in films. Often it is not immediately clear why you should seek the help of professionals. Many people therefore still have the wrong idea of therapy. They think that a narcissistic, bespectacled old man is sitting in his leather chair, using whatever the patient says to fuel his own ego.
This portrayal, particularly through the film, can make those seeking help avoid turning to a therapist. The fear of possible manipulation is too great. Some of the following films show that this danger is not far-fetched.
Manipulation by extremely articulate and analytical people is a popular use in movies to show that we are not spiritually untouchable. To save you from the horror doctors, we have listed 11 of the most famous film therapists from worst to best for you. Be ready for a therapy session of a special kind.
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