Will & Harper

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Will & Harper

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2024

1h 54m

Documentary

LGBTQ+

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Three years ago, Will Ferrell was filming a movie when he received a most surprising email: his‬ dear friend of nearly 30 years was coming out to him as a trans woman.‬ That friend was Harper Steele, a writer he met on his first day at‬‭ Saturday Night Live‬‭ back in 1995.‬ From that fateful first meeting in the halls of 30 Rock, Will knew he had found a match made in‬ comedy, and their friendship and creative partnership would only continue to grow over the next 3‬ decades.‬ In this intimate, honest, and heartfelt documentary, Will and Harper hit the open road together to‬ process this new stage of their friendship and reintroduce Harper to the country that she loves --‬ this time, as herself. Over 16 days, the two drive from New York to LA, visiting stops that are‬ meaningful to them, to their friendship, and to America. Through laughter, tears, and many cans of‬ Pringles, they push past their comfort zones as they re-examine their relationships to these‬ spaces, and to each other, in this new light.‬

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Critics Consensus

Endearing and heartfelt, Will & Harper is an ode and testament to long-lasting love, acceptance and evolution within a friendship.

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Geordie Gray

The Australian

Oct 21, 2024

This documentary is less a documentary and more a breezy road film, propelled by the irresistible camaraderie of two funny people at the wheel.

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

Oct 11, 2024

The presence of Ferrell and director Josh Greenbaum’s documentary crew is obviously a safety net, but nonetheless this is mostly a feel-good affirmation.

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

Oct 7, 2024

3.5/4

It broadens one’s understanding of the world and the humans who populate it. And it makes everyone feel good.

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Lexi Amoriello

Movie Recs by Lex

Jul 11, 2026

I laughed so hard my ribs literally started to hurt, and it made me cry, it made me smile, but above all, I think it’s an important movie.

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Marissa Hill

Shade Studios

Jul 30, 2025

The documentary feels authentic and thoughtful, with plenty of emotional highs and lows that resonate with the audience.

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Will Bjarnar

Geek Vibes Nation

Jul 19, 2025

7/10

Its filmmaking shortcomings and conventions matter significantly less than the importance of the sum of its parts.

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Byron

Oct 28, 2025

Terriic movie! Well done. A glimps of the emotional ups and downs of coming out!

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charlie m

Sep 29, 2024

pure, simple, honest. I laughed and cried and learned.

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Thomas S

Sep 29, 2024

Fine I guess if someone has little to no exposure to this world. For me it was too safe, clean and staged. Wanted more.

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Robin V

Sep 23, 2024

Funny and heartwarming. Loved it. Great soundtrack too.

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Jason M

Sep 22, 2024

Absolutely one of the most endearing and enlightening films youll ever see. Few documentaries have ever moved me like this one.

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George

Sep 22, 2024

Great movies - funny, really thought provoking, and great soundtrack. As someone who thought they had a decent handle on the experiences of members of our community who do not identify with the "gender" they were assigned at birth, this movie really opened my mind even further. It also opened my mind to the good people in the world -- if they just took the time to know who that person is, what their struggles are, and dang wouldn't it be nice to just live in a world where we could just both "mind our own damn business" but also "love thy neighbors". I really recommend this movie. And I recommend it even more before you make voting decisions for people in power who are not willing to learn and be curious.

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Synopsis

Three years ago, Will Ferrell was filming a movie when he received a most surprising email: his‬ dear friend of nearly 30 years was coming out to him as a trans woman.‬ That friend was Harper Steele, a writer he met on his first day at‬‭ Saturday Night Live‬‭ back in 1995.‬ From that fateful first meeting in the halls of 30 Rock, Will knew he had found a match made in‬ comedy, and their friendship and creative partnership would only continue to grow over the next 3‬ decades.‬ In this intimate, honest, and heartfelt documentary, Will and Harper hit the open road together to‬ process this new stage of their friendship and reintroduce Harper to the country that she loves --‬ this time, as herself. Over 16 days, the two drive from New York to LA, visiting stops that are‬ meaningful to them, to their friendship, and to America. Through laughter, tears, and many cans of‬ Pringles, they push past their comfort zones as they re-examine their relationships to these‬ spaces, and to each other, in this new light.‬

Director: Josh Greenbaum
Producer: Rafael Marmor, Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, Josh Greenbaum, Chris Leggett
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Gloria Sanchez Productions, Wayfarer Studios, Delirio Films
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 13, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 27, 2024
Runtime: 1h 54m

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