The global financial crisis of 2007–2009 marked a turning point in the public’s perception of finance, making it a topic of widespread interest and concern. This led to a proliferation of narrative works such as novels, plays, and films that sought to tell stories about the causes of the crash. This paper proposes to examine four such films—Too Big to Fail (2011), Margin Call (2011), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), and The Big Short (2015)—that offer unique perspectives on the financial crisis, its causes, and its aftermath. This study has two goals: first, to critically analyze the narrative and storytelling techniques used in these films to represent the financial crisis; and second, to assess the accuracy and completeness of the films’ narratives, particularly with regards to the role of government and the policies that contributed to the crisis. By examining the films’ narratives, this paper sheds light on the anti-market bias that informs them and highlights the limitations of the films in accurately representing the complex and multifaceted nature of the financial crisis. By acknowledging the thought-provoking perspectives on the financial crisis that these films offer, and by critically examining their limitations and biases, this paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of the representation of the financial crisis in popular culture.