
Our Brand Is Crisis, released in 2015, starred Sandra Bullock as 'Calamity' Jane Bodine and Anthony Mackie as Ben. The film is a fictionalized adaptation inspired by the 2015 documentary of the same name, focusing on the application of American political campaign tactics in a South American presidential election. Upon its release, the movie received mixed reviews; critics praised Bullock's performance but found the storyline uneven and felt it struggled to balance satire with political commentary. The film did not perform strongly at the box office, leading to it being somewhat overlooked in subsequent years. Over time, however, Our Brand Is Crisis has garnered a modest following among viewers interested in political thrillers and dark comedies, leading some to regard it as an underrated gem that offers insightful commentary on political campaign manipulation, though it has not reached cult classic status.