Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- glossy
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the romantic comedy contrived and muddled in its treatment of materialism, though Isla Fisher's energetic comic performance was widely praised.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rebecca writes financial advice while struggling with shopping debt and must reassess what she wants from success.
Rebecca unexpectedly becomes a financial magazine columnist despite lacking control over her own spending.
Designer clothing, department stores, accessories, and Rebecca's imaginative relationship with mannequins shape the film's presentation.
Rebecca's concealed financial problems and compulsive purchases complicate her growing relationship with Luke.
Films like Confessions of a Shopaholic, and why
The Devil Wears Prada
shared romantic comedy structure, fashion-world aspiration, and breezy materialism theme
The Proposal
shared witty romantic comedy tone, consumer culture, and career ambition
Bridget Jones's Diary
shared shopaholic premise, relationship complications, and female-led comedic self-discovery
27 Dresses
shared fashion-centered setting, romantic comedy conventions, and identity-driven personal growth
Movie Details
- Director
- P.J. Hogan
- Release Date
- 2009-02-05
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (2813)
Cast
- Isla Fisher
- Hugh Dancy
- Krysten Ritter
- Joan Cusack
- John Goodman
- John Lithgow
- Kristin Scott Thomas
- Fred Armisen
- Leslie Bibb
- Lynn Redgrave
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Confessions of a Shopaholic about?
- A compulsive shopper accidentally becomes a celebrated financial columnist while chasing fashion-world dreams and learning that personal happiness cannot be bought.
- What is Confessions of a Shopaholic like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Confessions of a Shopaholic as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Confessions of a Shopaholic violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Confessions of a Shopaholic.
- What did critics think of Confessions of a Shopaholic?
- Critics broadly found the romantic comedy contrived and muddled in its treatment of materialism, though Isla Fisher's energetic comic performance was widely praised.
- Which films are like Confessions of a Shopaholic?
- Films with a similar feel include The Devil Wears Prada, The Proposal, Bridget Jones's Diary, and 27 Dresses.
- How long is Confessions of a Shopaholic?
- Confessions of a Shopaholic runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Confessions of a Shopaholic?
- In United States, Confessions of a Shopaholic streams on Disney Plus.
