Released in 2008, Tropic Thunder is a comedy film directed by Ben Stiller, who also stars in the movie alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black. The film follows the story of a group of self-absorbed actors who are dropped into the jungle to film a war movie, only to find themselves in the midst of a real conflict. In this index, we'll provide an in-depth analysis of the film, its production, and its impact on popular culture.